Clinical Social Worker (MSW) | Inpatient/Outpatient Social Work Services | Full-time | Nights

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to provide and coordinate psychosocial and behavioral services for a dedicated patient group. You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, case managers, PT/OT staff, and pharmacists to ensure safe transitions from hospital or clinic.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, advocacy, and direct services to patients, including resources for discharge planning.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• Recent clinical experience relevant to the population served.
• Preferred experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial and behavioral services for the patient group.
• Assess, plan, implement, and monitor the care plan in collaboration with the medical team.
• Provide crisis intervention and assess for abuse/neglect as needed.
• Advocate for patients and assist with discharge planning and transition from hospital or clinic.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Job description

Overview

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

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.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 7:00pm-7:30am

Days: Sunday-Saturday

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

Education

Required: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience

Required: Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served.

Preferred: Experience in a healthcare setting

Licensure

Required: Eligible to become licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida. LCSW credentials within three years of hire, or when eligible based on hours worked, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017.

Preferred: Current LCSW

Certification/Registration

Preferred: Professional certification in specialty area. Professional 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.