Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Full-Time, Days

• Jackson Health System
• Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - JM Social Work ER
• Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
• Shift details: Full-Time, Days

Why Jackson

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors.

For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure.

With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Clinical Social Worker, MSW is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of special research studies related to the provisions of social services, counseling, leadership and policy development while working with adult and pediatric patients. The functions both within the hospital setting and in the satellite clinics.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff to design and implement appropriate treatment plans, including discharge plans.

Provides professional counseling and therapeutic intervention to patients and/or families utilizing age specific treatment modalities.

• Collaborates with community agencies which provide services for patients and their families.
• Leads or co-leads patients' groups as needed.

Submits statistical reports as required. Participates in orientation and training of social work and interdisciplinary staff.

• Participates on research projects as required for program planning and evaluation.
• Maintains current knowledge of social work practice including specific knowledge of age-related bio-psychosocial issues.
• Participates in Committees as assigned.

Supervises students. Provides coverage as assigned.

• Participates in hospital, departmental and unit meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Experience

Generally, requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education

Master's degree in social work is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.