University of Miami
Overview
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University of Miami . The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, LCSW in the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Department in Downtown. Sign on- Bonus - $5,000 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 provides leading-edge patient care powered by research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. We serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Equal Employment Opportunity
– 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.
Responsibilities
Advocates for and helps clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of behavioral problems. Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions. Provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. Assists patients and their families through individual, group, and education conferences to understand, accept, and follow treatment recommendations. Refers patients and their families to specialized treatment programs in accordance with their needs, and monitors and evaluates their progress. Collaborates with other departments to integrate care where needed. Maintains current and appropriate documentation in the patient chart. Acts as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications
Education : Master of Social Work (MSW) Certification and Licensing : Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) BLS Certified (within 3 months of hire)
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities – Department Specific Functions
Clinically evaluates patients for depression, anxiety and provides short-term counseling. On-call rotation for the facility to receive and facilitate after-hour calls. If deemed clinically necessary, independently facilitates an involuntary examination under the Baker Act, and transfers to the nearest Baker Act receiving facility. Presents at educational conferences as the experts in psychosocial practice. Provides services to the community through education, consultation, research, and volunteering to utilize, promote or strengthen community services, programs, and resources available to meet patient needs. Supports the orientation, supervision, and evaluation of social workers; promotes student training and professional education in social work; advances knowledge through clinical and other research. Works with MSW students to provide educational opportunities, supervision, and increase knowledge of social work intervention. Provides professional counseling and therapeutic intervention to patients, families, and significant others, utilizing treatment modalities appropriate to the patient age group. Provides the use of scientific and applied knowledge for describing, preventing, evaluating, and treating individuals, couples, families, or groups. Provides psychotherapeutic services to patients and relatives in individual, couple, or group settings to aid adjustment to illness. Counsels patients and relatives on psychosocial implications of medical conditions, including grief counseling. Evaluates and provides consultation to the medical team on social factors relating to illness, hospitalization, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. Leads or co-leads specific support groups. Acts as patient advocate and participates in social work-related research/education programs. Educates patients and families regarding advance directives and assists in completing related documents. Manages specialized programs (e.g., suicide prevention) where supervision is not a major responsibility. Works with multidisciplinary staff to design and implement treatment and discharge plans. Maintains professional standards and participates in orientation and training of social work and staff. Participates in research projects as required and stays current on social work practices relevant to the patient populations served.
The University of Miami and UHealth are committed to equal opportunity and value diversity in its workforce.
Job Status:
Full time Employee Type:
Staff Pay Grade:
H11
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Join to apply for the
Social Worker, LCSW
role at
University of Miami . The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, LCSW in the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Department in Downtown. Sign on- Bonus - $5,000 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 provides leading-edge patient care powered by research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. We serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Equal Employment Opportunity
– 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.
Responsibilities
Advocates for and helps clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of behavioral problems. Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions. Provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. Assists patients and their families through individual, group, and education conferences to understand, accept, and follow treatment recommendations. Refers patients and their families to specialized treatment programs in accordance with their needs, and monitors and evaluates their progress. Collaborates with other departments to integrate care where needed. Maintains current and appropriate documentation in the patient chart. Acts as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications
Education : Master of Social Work (MSW) Certification and Licensing : Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) BLS Certified (within 3 months of hire)
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities – Department Specific Functions
Clinically evaluates patients for depression, anxiety and provides short-term counseling. On-call rotation for the facility to receive and facilitate after-hour calls. If deemed clinically necessary, independently facilitates an involuntary examination under the Baker Act, and transfers to the nearest Baker Act receiving facility. Presents at educational conferences as the experts in psychosocial practice. Provides services to the community through education, consultation, research, and volunteering to utilize, promote or strengthen community services, programs, and resources available to meet patient needs. Supports the orientation, supervision, and evaluation of social workers; promotes student training and professional education in social work; advances knowledge through clinical and other research. Works with MSW students to provide educational opportunities, supervision, and increase knowledge of social work intervention. Provides professional counseling and therapeutic intervention to patients, families, and significant others, utilizing treatment modalities appropriate to the patient age group. Provides the use of scientific and applied knowledge for describing, preventing, evaluating, and treating individuals, couples, families, or groups. Provides psychotherapeutic services to patients and relatives in individual, couple, or group settings to aid adjustment to illness. Counsels patients and relatives on psychosocial implications of medical conditions, including grief counseling. Evaluates and provides consultation to the medical team on social factors relating to illness, hospitalization, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. Leads or co-leads specific support groups. Acts as patient advocate and participates in social work-related research/education programs. Educates patients and families regarding advance directives and assists in completing related documents. Manages specialized programs (e.g., suicide prevention) where supervision is not a major responsibility. Works with multidisciplinary staff to design and implement treatment and discharge plans. Maintains professional standards and participates in orientation and training of social work and staff. Participates in research projects as required and stays current on social work practices relevant to the patient populations served.
The University of Miami and UHealth are committed to equal opportunity and value diversity in its workforce.
Job Status:
Full time Employee Type:
Staff Pay Grade:
H11
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