Social Work Associate: Care Coordination & Crisis Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated professional to facilitate patient and family transitions with comprehensive care plans. Responsibilities include coordinating community services, post-hospitalization planning, and crisis management within a dynamic healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes documentation, adherence to ethics, and collaboration across teams to maintain quality patient care and smooth clinic operations. A Bachelor's degree in social work is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in human services field (BSW).
• Clinical assessment skills and expertise in care coordination and utilization management.
• Ability to multi-task and take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and coordinate community support services through screening medical records and referrals.
• Plan and manage post-hospitalization care to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to crisis needs of patients and families with appropriate interventions.
• Document services rendered in medical records and hospital information system.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees.
• Provide care appropriate to age-specific needs and contribute to clinic operations.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment skills

Care coordination

Utilization management

Team player

Educación

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Discover a rewarding career as Social Work Associate at UF Health located in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

Responsibilities

The Social Work Associate facilitates the transition of a patient and family from one environment to another by providing them with a comprehensive continuous plan of care.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in human services field; BSW from accredited institution.

Experience

Required:

• Clinical assessment skills and expertise in care coordination and utilization management.
• Person should display initiative, has the ability to be multi-tasking and be able to take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A