Healthcare Social Worker (2)

Currently, we are looking for two (2) Healthcare Social Workers.

Location: Orlando, FL 32805

Shift time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dress Code: Business casual

Compensation: $ 29.50/hour

Position Description:

Provides Thorough Psychosocial Evaluations and Assessments of Patient and Family Needs

• Interviews patient/family.
• Continually assesses social and emotional functioning and patient/family adjustment to illness/injury/problem.
• Identifies and plans for treatment of current or potential adjustment difficulties.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to the patients served thoroughly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Collects, assesses, and interprets data reflective of the patient’s status and identifies each patient’s needs relative to the patient’s age and developmental level.
• Identifies cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and other factors that may impact treatment.
• Provides information and helps educate patients/families.
• Provides appropriate referrals to link patients/families with resources, services, and opportunities.
• Reports any suspected abuse or neglect issues, as per Florida State statutes.
• Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise legible documentation promptly in patient records following department guidelines.

Develop a Psychosocial Treatment Plan for the Patient(s) when Appropriate

• Uses information obtained from psychosocial assessment and by other team members to develop a treatment plan specific to patients/family needs.
• Involves patients/families in the development of the treatment plan.
• Provides direction as needed to other team members, as required, regarding services to patients/families.

Facilitates Transition to Next Level of Care

• Ensures continuity of care through collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Maintains contact with patient/family throughout treatment to adapt discharge planning to changing needs.
• Makes referrals based on ongoing psychosocial assessment.
• Communicate with service providers to help patients/family obtain needed services (advocacy).

Provides Clinical Counseling/Therapy for Patients and Families when Appropriate

• LCSW’s can initiate Baker Act 52. All clinicians can process a Baker Act 32 and liaise with the court system.
• Conducts cognitive screenings to assist with the formation with DSMV diagnosis and treatment.
• Provides appropriate clinical counseling/therapy, including individual, group, and/or family therapy.
• Provides individual and family crisis intervention where appropriate.
• Facilitates optimal adjustment to problems identified in a clinical, psychosocial treatment plan.
• Provides psycho-education information to patient and family when appropriate.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team in promoting and providing mental health education and wellness initiatives/
• Provides, as appropriate, relaxation and stress management interventions or techniques.

Provides Quality Patient/Family Care of all Age Groups

• Encourages patient/family participation in care and empowers patient/family whenever possible.
• Helps explain procedures, therapies, systems, and treatment plans in age/developmental/educational-specific psychosocial needs.
• Provides treatment appropriate for patient/family’s age, developmental level, educational level, and specific psychosocial needs.
• Demonstrates a positive professional attitude and cooperatively and constructively relates to all patients, families, guests, and other healthcare members.
• Respect and support patient/family rights and advocate for patients/family.
• Maintains confidentiality following department policy and professional standards.
• Proficiently organizes individual workload and sets appropriate priorities based on patient’s needs, treatment plan, and department policy and standards.
• Always maintains patient safety.
• Attends patient rounds as indicated.

Practices and Promotes Positive Client Relations

• Consistently follows Commitment to Excellence Standards.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment by identifying risk management issues and ethical conflicts. Addresses with appropriate disciplines as indicated.
• Addresses and seeks to rectify patient, family, and guest complaints/concerns.
• Facilitates productivity, team building, and high team morale in the department and organization.

Other Related Functions

• Effectively and efficiently uses human resources, time, equipment, and supplies.
• Provides coverage for other Clinicians as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Training

• Master’s Degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.

Licensure/Certification

• You must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMH), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFC).

Required Experience

• Three years of related experience, including one year of HIV experience.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Precise eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Knowledgeable and competent in performing all essential functions. Moderate exposure to stress and mental fatigue.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Ability to perform all essential functions visually and audibly.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Sufficient strength to lift, pull, or push light to heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to Hazards

• Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, and chemical products.

Requirements:

• You must sign and date your résumé before uploading.
• You must provide three references.