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Clinical Social Worker IP/OP MSW - NS | Social Work Services | 7:00PM-7:00AM | Full Time

UF Health

#Healthcare #LCSW #MSW #Clinical Social Worker #Patient care #Discharge planning #Case management #UF Health Shands

Quick overview

The Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial and behavioral services while collaborating with the medical team to develop and monitor patient care plans. They also facilitate safe transitions and discharges while providing crisis intervention and assessing for potential abuse or neglect.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and be license-eligible for an LCSW in Florida. Recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, and professional certification in a specialty area is required within two years.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateDischarge planningCrisis interventionPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementCare planningPsychosocial assessmentClinical documentationBehavioral servicesAbuse assessment

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial and behavioral services to her/his group of patients.
She/he assesses, plans, implements and monitors a plan of care for her/his group of patients.
This is done in collaboration with other members of the medical team, i.e. physicians, nurses, case managers, PT/OT staff, pharmacists.
Works with the care team in a designated setting to identify, and, when possible, advocates for the patient; works to provide direct services, resources, and counseling that a patient/client needs to create a safe, effective and efficient transition/discharge from the hospital or clinic.
Provides his/her expertise in a crisis intervention situation and assesses for potential abuse/neglect of vulnerable patients.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; License-eligibility required. LCSW preferred. LCSW required within three years of hire, or when eligible based on hours worked, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017. Professional certification in specialty area preferred. Certification required within two years of specialty experience at UF Health Shands or certification eligibility date, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017. Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served. Professional certification preferred. Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
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Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
Licensure/Certification/Registration: License-eligible for LCSW in the State of Florida; LCSW preferred. LCSW required within three years of hire, or when eligible based on hours worked, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017. Certification required within two years of specialty experience at UF Health Shands or certification eligibility date, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017.