Clinical Social Worker IP/OP SS | Social Worker Services | 8:00am-430pm | PRN

Clinical Social Worker

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development of the multidisciplinary plan of care of his/her assigned patients, focusing on the identification of needs, and the progression of care, while assuring the quality and appropriateness of care.
• Promotes optimal management of resources through regular and ongoing communication with the care team, and when appropriate, the utilization management staff.
• During the patients visit and/or stay in the hospital, conducts an ongoing assessment and identifies process delays impacting the timeliness of patient care.
• Facilitates an appropriate discharge for his/her patients in accordance with the patient's medical readiness and expected needs. Coordinates the discharge/transition of care for her/his patients to settings such as behavioral health facilities, hospice, home, substance abuse facilities etc.
• Provides clinical Social Work Services to patients, families and others in times of need.
• Provides thorough and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Maintains her/his own clinical competency, ethical standards and/or certification requirements.

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.