Clinical Social Worker IP/OP LCSW - Social Work Services- Days - Full Time

Company: UF Health Shands
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Overview

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. Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served. 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: Valid LCSW in the State of Florida; professional certification in specialty area required.

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