Social Worker, MSW

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The Department of Social Services has an exciting opportunity for a full-time MSW, Social Worker at UTower. 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 1. Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post patient care. 2.

Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient. 3. Performs patient assessment, including looking at illness, mental status, and family dynamics. 4. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations. 5.

Links patients and their families to appropriate community resources. 6. Serves as patient advocate and liaison to physicians, insurance companies, and community agencies. 7. Helps the patient and their family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. 8.

Provides clinical supervision and guidance to junior social workers. 9. 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 Master’s degree in social work Minimum 1 year of experience Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered. #LI-CM1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.