Social Worker - TEMP PT

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Part Time Social Worker to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Social Worker (N) provides psychosocial assessments, intervention, treatment, and discharge planning to patients and families to assist them in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis or life situations. The incumbent strives to meet the continuing needs of patients post hospitalization. Interviews clients and their families and coordinates 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. Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental problems. Formulates and implements plans utilizing appropriate social work interventions. Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patients and families in the development and implementation of plans. Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families, addressing emotional, social, and environmental challenges related to illness, treatment, and life changes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans, coordinate care transitions, and facilitate referrals to public and private agencies. Conduct suitability assessments in routine and interdisciplinary clinics while identifying barriers to patient progress through interviews and record reviews. Assist patients with disability, workers' compensation, Medicaid waivers, long-term insurance, and related paperwork, ensuring accurate documentation in EMR. Develop and manage educational events, support groups, and patient resources, including the Parkinson’s Insider newsletter and movement disorders annual educational programs. Supervise and evaluate social work interns and MSW students, conducting competency reviews and assisting with recruitment and onboarding. Organize and coordinate community outreach initiatives such as awareness events, fundraising walks, and support group meetings for movement disorder patients and caregivers. Provide education and training to healthcare professionals on psychosocial issues, patient care strategies, and available community resources. Ensure HIPAA compliance, contribute to research and training programs, and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families, addressing emotional, social, and environmental challenges related to illness, treatment, and life changes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans, coordinate care transitions, and facilitate referrals to public and private agencies.
Conduct suitability assessments in routine and interdisciplinary clinics while identifying barriers to patient progress through interviews and record reviews.
Assist patients with disability, workers' compensation, Medicaid waivers, long-term insurance, and related paperwork, ensuring accurate documentation in EMR.
Develop and manage educational events, support groups, and patient resources, including the Parkinson’s Insider newsletter and movement disorders annual educational programs.
Supervise and evaluate social work interns and MSW students, conducting competency reviews and assisting with recruitment and onboarding.
Organize and coordinate community outreach initiatives such as awareness events, fundraising walks, and support group meetings for movement disorder patients and caregivers.
Provide education and training to healthcare professionals on psychosocial issues, patient care strategies, and available community resources.
Ensure HIPAA compliance, contribute to research and training programs, and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.