Social Worker LCSW
Social Worker LCSW
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The UHealth system at the University ofMiami has exciting opportunities for Full Time Social Workers LCSWs in the Social Services Department located in our Medical Campus.
$5000 Sign On Bonus
SUMMARY
The Social Worker LCSW administers a broad variety of therapies and is the designated expert consultant or source of knowledge within the social work profession.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional social and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis illness treatment and/or life situation.
Administers a broad variety of therapies and is the designated expert consultant or source of knowledge within the social work profession.
Formulates develops and implements a plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions.
Collaborates with the health care team and involves the patient/family in the development and implementation of plans.
Facilitates discharge planning across a multidisciplinary care continuum which includes interacting with consulting physicians third party payer and other health care providers to facilitate movement of the patient through the system and arrangement of an appropriate discharge plan.
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary staff to design and implement treatment plans and discharge plans for the patient.
Provides education and counseling to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patients illness and/or life situation.
May utilize crisis intervention brief and longterm individual group and family therapies.
Supervises Master of Social Work (MSW) students.
May function as a resource to other staff as appropriate.
Provides education to other health care professionals.
Participates in or consults on research/education programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
Education:
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Certification and Licensing:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
BLS Certified (within 3 months of hire)
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of experience
Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish 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 Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H11Employment Type
Full-Time
