Social Worker/Behavioral Health/Full Time-Day Shift-1758744

We are florida medical!

• Our 459-bed acute care hospital has made excellence in delivering healthcare a priority, and it shows:
• We are home to the Heart Institute of Florida, where our doctors have worked on the leading edge of cardiac care for more than 40 years.
• We are part of the Advanced Neuroscience Network, leading the way in brain and spinal care in Florida.
• We have a comprehensive stroke center that offers fast, effective stroke care for a strong recovery.

At Florida Medical Center, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care possible to each of our patients. We strive to help patients achieve better outcomes, quicker recovery times, shorter hospital stays and ultimately, better health. As a result of our efforts, Florida Medical Center has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades from trusted organizations including the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the American Heart/Stroke Association.

What We Offer

• An essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
• Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience.
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Primary responsibilities

• Provides social work and discharge planning for patients who require acute mental healthcare.
• Facilitates therapy groups and provides crisis intervention.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
• Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital.
• May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):

LCSW degree/license required.

Recent experience in mental healthcare field

Current BLS Certification: Familiar with referral and state regulations for mental health patients