Clin Social Worker IP/OP SS | Social Work Services| PRN
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.
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.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
License-eligible for LCSW in the State of Florida; 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. 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.