Locations: Gainesville, Florida
Categories: Professional - Clinical
Req ID: 71010
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: 0.10 (PRN)
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Days: Monday-Friday; occasional weekends
Location: Gainesville, FL
Required: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required 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: License-eligibility
Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). LCSW required within three years of hire, or when eligible based on hours worked, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017.
Preferred: Professional certification in specialty area. 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.
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