Social Worker

University of Miami

3 days ago

Miami, FloridaFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Miami as a Social Worker – Pediatrics (Child Abuse Evaluation) in Miami, Florida, United States. Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.

Key Responsibilities

custodial cases (VOCA). Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Interview alleged child maltreatment victims and family members to obtain medical and psychosocial information as well as provide crisis intervention as needed:

Available for 24

call rotation for consultation and/or to provide crisis intervention for suspected child abuse or neglect

Requirements

Receive and process referrals and consultations from outside sources according to organizational policies and procedures.

Assistance with Victim

Benefits & Compensation

Review abuse reports received and triage to provide necessary and timely services.

Complete the required data collection forms and submit accurately and on time

Arrange for and conduct team staffings and participate in the development of the recommendations

Participate in case review and peer review

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join University of Miami as a Social Worker – Pediatrics (Child Abuse Evaluation).

Key Skills

Crisis interventionPsychosocial assessmentCase managementForensic interviewingReport writingPatient advocacyChild maltreatment evaluationCoordination of medical servicesPublic speakingData collectionCourt testimonyInterdisciplinary collaborationScreeningDocumentationResource coordination

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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at University of Miami is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Miami, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Psychosocial assessment, Case management, Forensic interviewing, Report writing, Patient advocacy, Child maltreatment evaluation, Coordination of medical services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and case management for pediatric patients and their families. Responsibilities include conducting forensic interviews, coordinating medical services, and maintaining accurate client records for legal and clinical purposes.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Tuition Remission. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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