Social Worker, MSW-F/T (UTower)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

19h

About The Position

The Master Social Worker performs Social Services; Interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle. Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post inpatient care. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient. Performs patient assessment, including looking at illness, mental status, and family dynamics. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations. Links patients and their families to appropriate community resources. Serves as patient advocate and liaison to physicians, insurance companies, and community agencies. Helps the patient and their family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. Provides clinical supervision and guidance to junior social workers. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge 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 sub-specialties, 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University of Miami School of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge 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 sub-specialties, 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Minimum 1 year of experience
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 University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Performs Social Services
Interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs.
Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post inpatient care.
Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
Performs patient assessment, including looking at illness, mental status, and family dynamics.
Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
Links patients and their families to appropriate community resources.
Serves as patient advocate and liaison to physicians, insurance companies, and community agencies.
Helps the patient and their family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
Provides clinical supervision and guidance to junior social workers.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.