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Social Worker
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Social Worker to work at The UHealth Medical Campus.
Core Job Summary
The Social Worker LCSW works with clients in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health. This position provides emotional support mental health evaluations and therapy and case management services.
Advocates for and helps clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues.
Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients including assessment and treatment of behavioral problems.
Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions.
Provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes.
Assists patients and their families through individual group and education conferences to understand accept and follow treatment recommendations.
Refers patients and their families to specialized treatment programs in accordance with their needs and monitors and evaluates their progress.
Collaborates with the other departments to integrate care where needed.
Maintains current and appropriate documentation in patient chart.
Acts as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Provide resources related to epilepsy such as housing Josh Provides meal delivery longterm care Epilepsy Alliance FL and guardianship.
Assist with various forms and letters including FMLA short/longterm disability forms attending physician statements life insurance forms DMV forms citizenship forms annual guardianship forms annual neurological review forms school/work accommodations school course withdrawal excuse letters disability parking permits school seizure action plans authorizations for the use of medication forms (for schools) TOPS/STS forms for paratransit transportation epilepsy/seizure evaluation forms for disability purposes and clearance to drive letters.
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
Masters Degree in Social Work
Certification in relevant specialty or field. Encouraged to still apply if applicant does not have certificate or license.
Minimum 1 year of experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively 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.
Any relevant education certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
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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
