Social Worker - MSW

The Nemours Foundation • Orlando, FL

10h

About The Position

The Social Worker – MSW will provide comprehensive psychosocial services to patients admitted to Nemours Children’s Hospital. The primary focus will be addressing patients’ psychosocial needs and enhancing their overall well-being. Additionally, you’ll play a crucial role in facilitating patient and family adjustment to illness, ensuring optimal functioning for both individuals and families. We expect excellence in the following areas: Psychosocial Support: Offer compassionate and evidence-based psychosocial support to children with various diagnoses, including medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders Family Assistance: Assist families in navigating the healthcare system effectively Link families with a range of services tailored to meet their unique needs Age-Specific Expertise: Apply age-specific principles of growth and development to your practice Collaboration: Collaborate seamlessly with all members of the healthcare team, fostering effective communication and teamwork

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required
• MSW from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) is required
• Minimum one year of social work experience is required; 3+ years is preferred (in lieu of one year of experience, graduate school internship may be applied)

Responsibilities

• Complex Assessment and Goal Setting: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and their families’ biopsychosocial situations Establish clear goals and periodically re-assess the patient/family situation Document thorough psychosocial assessments and histories for patients and families
• Crisis Intervention Services: Provide timely crisis intervention services, including cases involving domestic violence, psychiatric emergencies, child abuse, and family disputes
• Referral Triage and Treatment: Assess patient mental health needs and refer for counseling and psychiatry as needed (both internally and to external community providers)
• Comprehensive Care Management: Perform admission screenings and psychosocial assessments Offer case management, medical crisis counseling, patient/family education, advocacy, residential placement, community referral facilitation, crisis intervention, and mental health evaluation
• Child Abuse Investigations and Domestic Violence Management: Assist with the assessment and coordination of child abuse investigations within the hospital In collaboration with the medical team, manage domestic violence situations
• Professional Development: Continuously update your education and skill level in the field Attend in-service presentations and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance your knowledge base
• Hospital Discharge Planning: Asses social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and escalate complex cases to avoid discharge delays.
• On-Call Responsiveness: If on-call, promptly respond to events and service requests within 5 minutes of receiving a phone call Remain within a 30-minute drive of the hospital
• Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level