Contract Social Worker LCSW

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

InterHealth Staffing, the staffing division of Tampa General Hospital, seeks a Contract Social Worker LCSW to support patient and family care, coordinate transitions of care, and liaise with hospital and community resources. On-site in Tampa, five days a week.

Candidates must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, be licensed as an LCSW, and bring at least 2 years of health-care experience; pediatric exposure is strongly preferred and ED experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years' healthcare facility experience.
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transitions of care for patients with high psychosocial needs.
• Liaise with Care Coordinator and other interdisciplinary team members for review of multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Ensure timely, accurate data entry in multiple information systems/databases.
• Monitor progress toward the social work plan of care and revise as needed.
• Attend Multidisciplinary Rounds or Huddles and report on psychosocial status and its implications for transitions of care.
• Escalate obstacles to successful reintegration into the community through appropriate channels.

Education

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited college or university Social Work program

Job description

Job Description - Contract Social Worker LCSW (260004D7)

Job Description

Contract Social Worker LCSW - ( 260004D7 )

Description

InterHealth Staffing, the for-profit staffing division of Tampa General Hospital, connects healthcare professionals with flexible opportunities while supporting TGH’s commitment to world-class, compassionate care. Opportunities include permanent clinical float positions, available Full Time, or Part Time, as well as 13–26-week contract assignments offering competitive pay. Contract roles are designed with a strong focus on conversion to permanent employment, while extension opportunities may also be available based on business needs and mutual interest. As the region’s leading safety-net hospital, Tampa General provides the opportunity to work within a complex healthcare environment while delivering world-class, compassionate care to the communities we serve. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, experience within TGH, or a pathway to a long-term career, InterHealth provides an opportunity to experience TGH from the inside and explore where your career can grow.

The Social Worker- LCSW creates optimal outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities. Through advanced practice skills mobilizes resources to reduce risk and serves as ambassador between hospital and community. Provides social work services to patients and families to optimize their ability to benefit from treatment, cope with the realities of their medical condition, and participate in their care. Coordinates transitions of care for patients with high psychosocial needs. Develops and maintains current knowledge of and liaisons with local, state, and federal services that may provide education and resources to patients and families. Supports the efforts of HIM and Patient Accounts by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete data entry in multiple information systems/data bases. Ensures understanding through collaboration with Care Coordinator and other interdisciplinary team members for review of multidisciplinary plan of care in patient chart (estimated LOS, tentative discharge date, assessed needs for discharge, and plan discussed with patient/family). Ensures attendance at Multidisciplinary Rounds or Huddles and reports on psychosocial status and its implication for transitions of care. Monitors progress toward the goals of the social work plan of care and revises it in response to changes in patient needs and condition. Assesses any potential obstacles to successful reintegration into the community (clinical, social, support, home environment) and escalates through appropriate channels to resolution. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

• MSW degree from a C.S.W.E.-accredited college or university Social Work program.
• At least 2 years' experience in a health care facility or program.
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
• ED experience preferred

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work

On Site

Job

Nursing (LPNs, RNs)

Organization

InterHealth

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday