Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 41,768 - 54,304; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health's HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join the Advanced Heart Failure Center on a full-time basis.

The role focuses on clinical coordination, counseling, and interdisciplinary planning for high-risk patients and families, linking them to resources and supports while supervising and mentoring MSW/BSW students and interns as part of the CISC Team.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work required.
• 1-year social work experience in medical or healthcare setting preferred.
• Valid Florida License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) required and in good standing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coordination and therapeutic interventions through assessment, coordination, referral and interdisciplinary planning for high-risk patients.
• Offer counseling and support to patients and families regarding adjustments to the disease process.
• Lead de-briefing sessions for LMHS staff and supervise MSW/MSW interns as a Social Worker Field Instructor.

Job description

Location: HealthPark Medical Center, 9981 So HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Advanced Heart Failure Center

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.32 - $39.42 / hour

Summary

The social work practice that occurs in hospitals and other health care settings to facilitate health, prevent illness and aid physically ill patients and their families to resolve the social and psychological problems related to the illness. Social work also sensitizes other health care providers about the social psychological aspects of illness. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical coordination and therapeutic interventions through assessment, coordination, referral and Interdisciplinary planning for high-risk population. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker also links people to systems that provide them with resources, services and opportunities to achieve and maintain maximum functioning. Additionally, provides counseling and support to patients/families regarding adjustments to the disease process and illnesses. Participates in the CISC Team and leads de-briefing sessions for LMHS staff. Acts as a Social Worker Field Instructor for BSW/MSW students and provides LCSW Supervision for LCSW interns.

Requirements

Education: Masters degree in social work required.

Experience: 1-year social work experience in medical or healthcare setting preferred.

Certification: N/A

License: Valid Florida License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) required and in good standing.

Other: Communication and interpersonal skills. Effective coping mechanisms. General computer skills and ability to effectively multi-task responsibilities.