Social Worker MSW

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Social Worker, you will conduct comprehensive, culturally competent assessments that consider the biomedical, psychosocial and spiritual factors influencing the patient’s and family’s needs. This position supports Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to putting patients first by ensuring each patient has a safe and appropriate discharge plan, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development. When you join us, you’ll become part of a supportive caregiver community united by shared values and a common purpose to make Cleveland Clinic the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with one weekend shift per month.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work
One year of clinical experience
Basic computer skills with familiarity with Windows based software programs
Experience in crisis intervention, psychosocial and therapeutic counseling
Experience in utilization management, managed care, quality and payor issues
Strong organizational and prioritization skills and demonstrated leadership skills

Nice To Haves

State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Two years of experience in hospital/healthcare Social Work
Knowledge of acute care regulatory/accreditation requirements
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Respond to campus wide referrals same working day.
Identify significant psychosocial issues and implement appropriate social service interventions and continuing care options through the process of data collection, data analysis and implementation of a care plan based on identified needs.
Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive patient services to maximize the effectiveness of social service interventions.
Develop and sustain positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, nurses and ancillary personnel to promote open communication.
Act as a resource to patients, families, physicians and staff regarding internal/external resources.
Initiate team conferences to facilitate discussion/consensus regarding complex cases.
Use crisis intervention techniques to calm, comfort and stabilize patient/families under stress.
Utilize knowledge to coordinate realistic referrals and continuing care plans to meet the needs, age, and health status of the patient.
Inform the patients, families and anyone accountable for the continuing care of the patient of their role and responsibilities relating to the continuing care plan.
Utilize appropriate clinical intervention skills to assist patients, families and staff with their abilities to cope based on assessed needs.
Document on CM progress notes, multidisciplinary problem list and interdisciplinary education records to provide clear, concise record of social work services and interventions.
Assist in developing and maintaining the electronic case management resource manual.
Attend to represent Cleveland Clinic @ the Broward County Baker Act Task force meeting.