Locations: Gainesville, Florida
Categories: Professional - Clinical
Req ID: 69813
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.
FTE: 1.0
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Days: Monday-Friday; with some weekends
Location: Gainesville, FL
Required: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Required: Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served.
Preferred: Experience in a healthcare setting
Required: Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Florida
Required: Professional certification in specialty area
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
