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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.
About the role
The Clinical Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial and behavioral services to her/his group of patients. 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.