What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Holtz Women and Children's Hospital, Per Diem, Days position at Jackson Health?
Department: Holtz Women's and Children - Pediatric and Women's Case Management
Address: 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details: Per Diem, On Call/Pool, Days
Why Jackson:
Holtz Children's Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the southeast United States, where UHealth - University of Miami Health System physicians treat children from throughout Florida and the Caribbean. Holtz Children's is known worldwide for its care of critically ill newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit, which is one of the largest in the United States and boasts some of the best medical outcomes. In collaboration with the Miami Transplant Institute, Holtz Children's is one of only three centers in the country that specializes in pediatric multi-organ transplants. It is home to one of only three state-accredited comprehensive children's kidney failure centers and one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the world. The Children's Heart Center at Holtz Children's is the only comprehensive children's heart program in South Florida. In partnership with the University of Miami, Holtz Children's also trains the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastern United States.
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.
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.
