Social Worker, MSW-F/T (UTower)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Social Worker performs Social Services; Interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle. Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post inpatient care. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient. Performs patient assessment, including looking at illness, mental status, and family dynamics. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations. Links patients and their families to appropriate community resources. Serves as patient advocate and liaison to physicians, insurance companies, and community agencies. Helps the patient and their family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. Provides clinical supervision and guidance to junior social workers. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Minimum 1 year of experience
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Commitment to the University’s core values
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Performs Social Services
Interviews clients and their families
Coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet social and emotional needs
Provides crisis intervention
Assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle
Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post inpatient care
Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient
Performs patient assessment, including looking at illness, mental status, and family dynamics
Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations
Links patients and their families to appropriate community resources
Serves as patient advocate and liaison to physicians, insurance companies, and community agencies
Helps the patient and their family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
Provides clinical supervision and guidance to junior social workers
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures
Safeguards University assets