Social Worker, MSW

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Miami Health System (Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center) seeks a Social Worker, MSW to provide counseling, support, and a care plan that upholds patient dignity and well-being. The role collaborates with care teams to discharge patients and connect families with resources, while mentoring junior social workers.

Qualifications include an MSW and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Learning agility to adapt to new procedures and priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with common office software and health system tech.

Responsabilités

• Collaborates and facilitates discharge plans for post-inpatient care.
• Reassesses care plans according to patient needs.
• Performs patient assessments including illness, mental status, and family dynamics.
• Documents data accurately per laws and regulations.
• Links patients and families to community resources.
• Advocates for patients and liaises with physicians, insurers, and agencies.
• Guides junior social workers with supervision and mentoring.

Connaissances

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Formation

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Description du poste

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, MSW in the Social Services Department at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker, MSW provides social services to patients and their families, including counseling and support. Moreover, this position establishes a plan of care that fosters personal worth, spiritual well-being, and human dignity in each patient.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post inpatient care.
• Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Perform patient assessment, including looking at illness, mental status, and family dynamics.
• Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Links patients and their families to appropriate community resources.
• Serves as patient advocate and liaison to physicians, insurance companies, and community agencies.
• Helps the patient and their family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Provides clinical supervision and guidance to junior social workers.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:Master's degree in relevant field required
• Experience:Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H10