Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Palliative Care, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Health System, Inc.

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our growing, highly skilled team Palliative Care department. This is a Full-Time Day shift opportunity. This Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will work in a fast-paced environment where they will assist patients and families with serious or complex illness in planning to determine goals of care. This LCSW is a high performing clinician practicing independently as a lead member of the palliative care interdisciplinary team. This position will support palliative census and our value based Medicare Bundle initiative with goals of care. They will introduce palliative consults, facilitate goals of care discussions, address code status, provide disease education, and ensure that the care provided is concordant with the goals established.

Requirements

• Florida LCSW in good standing with Florida's Department of Health.
• 2 years Palliative Care Experience Required
• 2 years Social Work Experience Required
• Master of Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Work licensure in State of FL

Nice To Haves

• ACHP-SW certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing psychosocial needs of patients and family members to provide services that enhance patient functioning, emotional well-being, and continued access to resources in the community.
• Providing clinical consultation and updating care teams.
• Facilitating family meetings focusing on supportive counseling, guidance, education, advocacy, and coordination of hospital and community based social services.
• Assesses coping, support systems, and provides appropriate interventions and resources to support patients and their families.
• Flexibility, proactive problem-solving and excellent communication skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level