Social Worker (MSW)
Medical social worker job in Melbourne, FL
Parx Home Health Care is looking for a Social Worker to join our team. The social worker will provide support and guidance for patients who need additional support as they navigate the healthcare system. The Home Health Social Worker Provides medical social services to patients, in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager or another appropriate supervisor.
Responsibilities
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es), including physical, emotional, and social factors.
Develop and implement individualized care plans that are tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
Involving the patient and the family to establish goals based on needs.
Assist in the admission process of the patient, to the Agency, by performing an initial evaluation, assessing the patient's psychosocial status, and evaluating the patient, family, and home to identify socioeconomic, and emotional, factors that will affect the plan of treatment.
Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to medical social work.
Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's emotional, and social factors that affect the patient's illness, and his/her need for care, and his/her response to treatment.
Consult with the attending physician, concerning alteration of the plan of treatment.
Maintain, and submit, written clinical records, as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Requirements
Master's Degree from a School of Social Work, approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Must have, or be in the process of acquiring, certification from the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
Two years' experience preferred, with at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.).
Must have a criminal Level II background clearance.
Must have current CPR certification.
Benefits
For Full-Time Employees:
Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
401K plus Employer Contribution
CVS Virtual Care: Accessible Care, when and where people need it , includes Mental Health Counseling
Teladoc- 24/7 Doctor Support (phone or video)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance
LegalShield
IDShield
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program/Health Concierge Services
About Us:
Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Parx Home Care is a licensed home care provider located in the state of Florida. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.
At Parx Home Care, we recognize the pivotal role that home care plays in the overall patient care journey, offering a myriad of benefits for those seeking comfort, independence, and personalized attention. Our commitment is to create a familiar and secure environment within one's own home, fostering a profound sense of well-being. We understand the importance of maintaining independence, and our tailored home care services empower individuals to engage in their daily routines with the necessary assistance, promoting a sense of autonomy. Our personalized care plans are crafted to address unique needs, adapting over time to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. Parx Home Care not only strives to be cost-effective but also places a strong emphasis on fostering family involvement, believing that strengthened bonds and emotional support are integral components of the healing process.
At Parx Home Care and our affiliates, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!
Parx Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Parx Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us.
Parx Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.
Auto-ApplyHome Health Medical Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Job DescriptionSEEKING PRN IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: ORANGE, SEMINOLE, OSCEOLA We are looking for a qualified Medical Social Worker to join our team! You will play a crucial role in evaluating patients and developing individual treatment plans in collaboration with patients physicians.
Operating with professional expertise and deep care for patients, you are a natural problem solver and self-starter. You enjoy working in fast-paced environments that afford you the autonomy to bring your best.
Responsibilities
Implement standards of care for medical social work services
Participate in patients plans of care.
Perform patient evaluations and help develop a treatment plan with patients physicians
Assess the psychosocial status of the patients as related to their illness
Make follow-up visits to assess and continue the plans of care
Plan interventions based on patient's needs and findings
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
Qualifications
Masters degree in social work
Minimum one year of experience in health care and social work
Current CPR certification
Valid drivers license
Psych experience is a plus
Care Manager - Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Care Manager, Social Worker
Monogram Health is looking for skilled Social Worker eager for the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. The Care Manager Social Worker is a key member of an integrated Care Team which includes a Nurse Care Manager and an Advanced Practice Provider. The patients we serve often struggle with multiple serious diseases and behavioral health challenges. Social workers can remove the many economic and behavioral barriers to patients, enabling positive health outcomes. 
Your Impact
The care team works with patients face-to-face, over the phone, and through telehealth to identify and address social determinants of health. The goal is to build a patient's social support network, navigate behavioral challenges, and generally help patients through a traumatic diagnosis and life-changing disease. Your gifts as a healthcare professional are urgently needed. In healthcare systems, the patient has too often become secondary due to processes and incentives that don't positively impact the patient for the long term. Here at Monogram, we strive to change that narrative by putting our patients and their quality of life at the forefront of what we do. 
Highlights & Benefits   
Remote opportunity with some occasional local travel
The ability to work directly with patients and build meaningful relationships
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid vacation and holiday time
Roles and Responsibilities
Perform in-home and telehealth care management visits to assess and determine social and behavioral status 
Work closely with Care Team to ensure collaboration and optimal patient outcomes
Assess social determinants of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them
Identify, vet, and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizations 
Educate patients on appropriate resources, assist with referral completion, and follow up for closure outcomes
Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Team 
Complete behavioral, environmental, and social support assessments
Deliver individual, family and group education on living with chronic illness 
Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patients 
Assess patients and refer to behavioral health specialists if diagnosis and treatment needed 
Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendations 
Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platform 
Position Requirements 
This position involves telephonic visits with some car travel to patients' homes 
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required in this role. The company will support your certification completion through onboarding.
Currently licensed as a LCSW or LMSW in the posted state 
Master's degree in social work and passed ASWB masters or clinical exam
Rare domestic travel may be required to Brentwood, TN 
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and local CBOs 
Preferred 2+ years previous experience working in care management and/or with chronic illness 
Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the phone 
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applications 
About Monogram Health 
Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person's health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.
Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient's healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.
Monogram Health's personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.
Social Worker (LCSW) - Licensed Clinical Therapist
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Nemours is seeking a LCSW for our Downtown Orlando location! The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services to support the emotional and psychological well-being of pediatric patients and their families. This role focuses on helping individuals adjust to medical conditions and mental health challenges, promoting optimal functioning through evidence-based interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents with a range of diagnoses, including adjustment to medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Support patients and families in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate community resources.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Apply knowledge of developmental stages and age-specific needs in therapeutic approaches.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
Additional Responsibilities:
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs to establish treatment goals and periodically reassess patient/family situations and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Provide therapeutic interventions addressing a wide range of needs, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and all other mental health diagnosis.
Participate in interdisciplinary assessments and treatment planning, offering consultation to physicians and healthcare team members.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address patients' mental and behavioral health needs.
Coordinate and provide individual and family therapy sessions based on clinical need.
Document all interventions and patient interactions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with departmental guidelines and signed all notes within 10 days of the encounter.
Ensure compliance with Medicaid, CMS, and other regulatory agency requirements for documentation and billing.
Communicate and coordinate with insurance providers, case managers, and other stakeholders to authorize necessary services.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines and departments.
Stay informed about community resources and provide families with relevant, up-to-date information and referrals.
Qualifications:
Master's degree required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at *************** .
Social Worker (LCSW) - Licensed Clinical Therapist
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Nemours is seeking a LCSW for our Downtown Orlando location! The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services to support the emotional and psychological well-being of pediatric patients and their families. This role focuses on helping individuals adjust to medical conditions and mental health challenges, promoting optimal functioning through evidence-based interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents with a range of diagnoses, including adjustment to medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Support patients and families in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate community resources.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Apply knowledge of developmental stages and age-specific needs in therapeutic approaches.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
Additional Responsibilities:
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs to establish treatment goals and periodically reassess patient/family situations and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Provide therapeutic interventions addressing a wide range of needs, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and all other mental health diagnosis.
Participate in interdisciplinary assessments and treatment planning, offering consultation to physicians and healthcare team members.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address patients' mental and behavioral health needs.
Coordinate and provide individual and family therapy sessions based on clinical need.
Document all interventions and patient interactions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with departmental guidelines and signed all notes within 10 days of the encounter.
Ensure compliance with Medicaid, CMS, and other regulatory agency requirements for documentation and billing.
Communicate and coordinate with insurance providers, case managers, and other stakeholders to authorize necessary services.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines and departments.
Stay informed about community resources and provide families with relevant, up-to-date information and referrals.
Qualifications:
Master's degree required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
Auto-ApplyHealthcare Social Workers #677658
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Complete Description: Provides Thorough Psychosocial Evaluations and Assessment 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 thoroughly assess and provide care appropriate to the patients served
• Demonstrates the 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 patient's age and developmental level
• Identifies cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and other factors that may impact treatment
• Provides information and helps educate patient/family
• Provides appropriate referrals to link patient/family 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 in a timely manner in patient records in accordance with department guidelines
Develops Psychosocial Treatment Plan for Patient when Appropriate
• Uses information obtained from psychosocial assessment and by other team members to develop a treatment plan specific for patient/family needs
• Involves patient/family in the development of the treatment plan
• Provides direction as needed to other team members, as required, regarding services to patient/family
Facilitates Transition to Next Level of Care
• Ensures continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare team
• Maintains contact with patient/family throughout treatment to adapt discharge planning to changing needs
• Makes referrals based upon ongoing psychosocial assessment
• Communicates with service providers to help patient/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 act as liaison with the court system
• Conducts cognitive screenings to assist with formation with DSMV diagnosis and treatment
• Provides appropriate clinical counseling/therapy which may include individual, group and/or family therapy
• Provides individual and family crisis intervention where appropriate
• Facilitates optimal adjustment to problems identified in clinical psychosocial treatment plan
• Provides psycho-education information to patient and family when appropriate
• Collaborates with 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
• Respects and supports patient/family rights and advocates for patient/family
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with 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, 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
A Master's Degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
Licensure/Certification
Maintains a current State of Florida License.
Experience
Three years related experience to include one year of HIV experience.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
Precise eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.
Essential Mental Abilities
Knowledgeable and competent to perform 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.
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MSW Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Job Description
MSW Medical Master Social Worker
Orlando, Florida
The MSW, Medical Social Worker, receives referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members. The Medical Social Worker ensures patient-centered Care Coordination through the Continuum of Care. The MSW ensures efficient and cost-effective care through appropriate resources monitoring and clinical care escalations. The Medical MSW is under the general supervision of the Care Management Supervisor or Manager and is responsible for patient evaluations of post-hospital needs, development of a transition of Care Plans and initiation of the implementation of the transitions of Care Plans prior to the discharge of the patient.
The MSW is responsible for optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance Continuity of Care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, readmission prevention and length of stay management. The Clinical Social Worker communicates daily with the interdisciplinary team during daily multidisciplinary rounds. Care coordination, discharge planning, transitions of care planning and are core competencies. The MSW facilitates the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum.
The MSW intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special assistance programs and agencies, and/or require assistance with Transitions of Care or Discharge Planning.
The MSW provides education to nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team on issues related to utilization of resources, medical necessity, CMS CoP for Discharge Planning, and Care Coordination. The Medical Master Social Worker, Licensed, is knowledgeable of post-hospital care and services available to the patient.
Qualifications:
Masters in Social Work (MSW) experience in an Acute Hospital setting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) per state requirement
Care Management experience
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to Medical Case Management
Responsibilities:
Escalates issues barriers to appropriate level of Care Management leadership
Actively participates in daily Multidisciplinary Rounds to review progression of care and discharge plan
Proactively identifies patients who no longer meet medical necessity and escalates potential denials, documents avoidable days, and facilitates progression of care
Collaborates with Utilization Management staff for collaboration on patient status changes and medical necessity discussions
Ensures all patients on assigned unit(s) are moved timely and effectively to appropriate levels of care
Ensures reassessment of discharge needs provided anytime a patient's condition changes and/or the circumstances impacting the provision of post-hospital care changes
Serves as a resource to provide information and intervention related to treatment decisions, terminal illnesses and end-of-life issues
Provides grief counseling and crisis intervention skills
Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the Healthcare System
Provides de-escalation services for patient/family as appropriate
Provides Motivational Interview techniques for patients with substance use and addictive disorders
Provides patient/family education, adjustment-to-illness counseling, grief counseling and crisis intervention
Provides education to patients/families/caregivers regarding resource options and coping with diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
Works in collaboration with hospital and community agencies to obtain needed services and resources for patients/families/caregivers
Provides assessment and reporting interventions
Provides consultation services for patients who may possibly lack decision making capacity
Follows the guardianship (temporary/ permanent) policies and procedures and coordinates with Care Management leadership throughout the process
Facilitates full team discussion including patient and family when ethical dilemmas arise
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization
For our Case Management opportunities, feel free to forward a resume to Michelle Boeckmann at ************************ or visit our Case Management website at ******************************************************
If this opportunity is of interest or know someone that would have interest, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.
Michelle Boeckmann | President Case Management Recruitment
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Easy ApplySocial Worker
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Provides Thorough Psychosocial Evaluations and Assessment 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 thoroughly assess and provide care appropriate to the patients served
• Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Collects, assesses, and interprets data reflective of the patient's status and identifies each patient's needs relative to patient's age and developmental level
• Identifies cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and other factors that may impact treatment
• Provides information and helps educate patient/family
• Provides appropriate referrals to link patient/family with resources, services, and opportunities
• Reports any suspected abuse or neglect issues, as per Florida State statues
• Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise legible documentation in a timely manner in patient records in accordance with department guidelines
Develops Psychosocial Treatment Plan for Patient when Appropriate
• Uses information obtained from psychosocial assessment and by other team members to develop a treatment plan specific for patient/family needs
• Involves patient/family in the development of the treatment plan
• Provides direction as needed to other team members, as required, regarding services to patient/family
Facilitates Transition to Next Level of Care
• Ensures continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare team
• Maintains contact with patient/family throughout treatment to adapt discharge planning to changing needs
• Makes referrals based upon ongoing psychosocial assessment
• Communicates with service providers to help patient/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 act as liaison with the court system
• Conducts cognitive screenings to assist with formation with DSMV diagnosis and treatment
• Provides appropriate clinical counseling/therapy which may include individual, group and/or family therapy
• Provides individual and family crisis intervention where appropriate
• Facilitates optimal adjustment to problems identified in clinical psychosocial treatment plan
• Provides psycho-education information to patient and family when appropriate
• Collaborates with 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
• Respects and supports patient/family rights and advocates for patient/family
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with 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, 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
They need to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMH) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFC).
Experience
Three years related experience to include one year of HIV experience.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
Precise eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.
Essential Mental Abilities
Knowledgeable and competent to perform 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.
Auto-ApplyCare Coordinator, Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is "Magnet" recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital's 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list for 2021 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Hospital for Children is seeking a Care Coordinator, Social Worker II. Care Coordinator, Social Worker II collaborates with the assigned clinical team to identify patients most likely to benefit from care coordination services to include assessing patients' risk factors and the need for care coordination, clinical utilization management and preventative care services. Shift: Varies (PRN - Pool) Responsibilities Essential Functions • Takes the lead in ensuring the continuity and consistency of care, across the continuum (inpatient, emergency and ambulatory care/outpatient) to ensure integrated delivery across all settings to include the facilitation comprehensive discharge planning (in the hospital) and follow-up care (as an outpatient). • Develops an effective working relationship with the Care Management Team to engage the patient/family to collaborate, advocate and problem solve, to support and enhance their functional ability, while ensuring an appropriate and timely discharge plan. • Daily monitoring of progress towards discharge plans and/ or need to alter discharge plan due to change in patient condition / family needs with a priority placed on those patients at highest risk for complication/ admission/ readmission. • Educates patients/ families with chronic illness about evidence-based standards of care to include self-management strategies. • Identifies support needs for patients and their families, develops action plan(s), and provides creative guidance in initiating and overcoming any self-management strategies. • Educates patients and families about the health care system and facilitates relationship building between the various settings. • Ensures patients have access to prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME), and other services as identified. • Contributes to problem solving within the team through communication, collaboration, data collection, obtaining consensus and evaluating outcomes of treatment options to include tracking patient progress towards care plan goals and revising the care plan as indicated. • Advocates for patients in order to optimize their health care needs including but not limited to: safety, physical, legal and financial well-being. • Refers patients to education regarding the healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health & wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate. • Works with available IT resources (i.e. Allscripts Care Management, EMR, etc.) to facilitate registry reporting and maintenance of specified patient populations to improve disease outcome measures through evidence-based guidelines and the implementation of clinical decision support tools, referral and test tracking, and preventive medicine reminders. • Participates in clinical outcome measurement to include the identification of strategies that promote population health. Other Related Functions • Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently. • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served though knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field. Licensure/Certification None Experience One (1) year of direct clinical experience with an emphasis on the population to be served in the assigned area or a completed internship in healthcare
Education/Training Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field. Licensure/Certification None Experience One (1) year of direct clinical experience with an emphasis on the population to be served in the assigned area or a completed internship in healthcare
Essential Functions • Takes the lead in ensuring the continuity and consistency of care, across the continuum (inpatient, emergency and ambulatory care/outpatient) to ensure integrated delivery across all settings to include the facilitation comprehensive discharge planning (in the hospital) and follow-up care (as an outpatient). • Develops an effective working relationship with the Care Management Team to engage the patient/family to collaborate, advocate and problem solve, to support and enhance their functional ability, while ensuring an appropriate and timely discharge plan. • Daily monitoring of progress towards discharge plans and/ or need to alter discharge plan due to change in patient condition / family needs with a priority placed on those patients at highest risk for complication/ admission/ readmission. • Educates patients/ families with chronic illness about evidence-based standards of care to include self-management strategies. • Identifies support needs for patients and their families, develops action plan(s), and provides creative guidance in initiating and overcoming any self-management strategies. • Educates patients and families about the health care system and facilitates relationship building between the various settings. • Ensures patients have access to prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME), and other services as identified. • Contributes to problem solving within the team through communication, collaboration, data collection, obtaining consensus and evaluating outcomes of treatment options to include tracking patient progress towards care plan goals and revising the care plan as indicated. • Advocates for patients in order to optimize their health care needs including but not limited to: safety, physical, legal and financial well-being. • Refers patients to education regarding the healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health & wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate. • Works with available IT resources (i.e. Allscripts Care Management, EMR, etc.) to facilitate registry reporting and maintenance of specified patient populations to improve disease outcome measures through evidence-based guidelines and the implementation of clinical decision support tools, referral and test tracking, and preventive medicine reminders. • Participates in clinical outcome measurement to include the identification of strategies that promote population health. Other Related Functions • Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently. • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served though knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Auto-ApplySocial Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health
Medical social worker job in Vero Beach, FL
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic's Social Work team provides caring, patient and family-focused social work services to meet basic human needs, enabling clients to reach their optimal level of psychosocial functioning and enhance well-being. This position is critical to the delivery of quality psychosocial care and management of patients receiving treatments for complex psychosocial needs. In this role, you will provide psychotherapeutic and care management support to patients who are admitted to the Behavioral Health Center. This is a great stepping-stone position where you will get to work with a variety of disciplines.
**A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM. The hours of this position are subject to change and could include working weekends.**
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
+ Coordinate the treatment and discharge planning needs for psychiatrically acute patients.
+ Participate in the development and implementation of an appropriate assessment based interdisciplinary treatment plan.
+ Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
+ Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding the discharge planning status of all patients assigned to them.
+ Supervise and/or train social work graduate students and interns.
+ Communicate with and advocate for patient and family members.
+ Intervene in cases involving abuse and neglect and with families exhibiting complex behaviors and dynamics.
+ Coordinate legal resources to ensure protective services and guardianship as necessary.
+ Provide consultation to medical floors, ER and outpatient areas, as needed, for patients with complex psychosocial needs.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
+ No record of substantiated ethics or patient abuse reports
+ High degree of manual dexterity to produce materials on PC
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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**Physical Requirements:**
+ A high degree of manual dexterity to produce materials on PC; normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
**Pay Range**
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Palm Bay, FL
CFKC is currently looking for a Full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Palm Bay. This position may include patients at two of our unit locations and will provide psychosocial assistance and concrete services for the patient, their families and follow up on patients' health care funding programs.
Qualification requirements: To perform this job successfully, the candidate must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Specialization in clinical practice is required. Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
Composes and updates psychosocial evaluations and assessments. Shares pertinent information to the other care team members as situations arise.
Participates in team review at patient care assessments and recommends changes in approach based on patient's current psychosocial needs. Completes the social work section of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan promptly and participates in the routing process.
Communicates with discharge planner for patient transfer between hospital and outpatient facility to identify problems with a smooth transition to outpatient status or other services needed.
Meets with the patient and family member(s) to complete a new patient chart.
Provides ongoing counseling to patient and family member(s) concerning emotional and lifestyle impact of CRF.
Maintains current demographic information in patient chart and EMR.
Provides social work services to all dialysis patients and their families and provides documentation at least monthly in each patient's medical record.
Identifies appropriate community agencies and resources, assisting patients and families in their utilization. Handles all patient applications for assistance, including dietary supplements and medication.
Arranges and coordinates nursing home placements as needed.
Home visits as appropriate.
Inform and recommend to authorizing individuals, emergency financial aid for patients.
Advocates for renal patient transportation. Assists patients with their transportation arrangements. Initiates changes in transportation type when the patient's physical condition changes. Handles transportation complaints.
Meets with prospective new dialysis patients referred by physicians, initiating orientation in CRF, dialysis, and CFKC.
Completes outside reporting requirements from State and Federal regulatory agencies.
Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, serve on committees, and volunteers for special duty assignments.
Able to create or participate in a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
Arranges and coordinates transient dialysis treatments for CFKC patients.
Covers services in the absence of other Social Service personnel.
Maintains compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures.
Provides counsel to patients, family, and designated Health Care Surrogate regarding Living Wills, Code status, or any other Advance Directive. The patient's Nephrologist will be informed of any patient designation for less than a complete code. Social Service will provide follow-up counsel at least annually to determine if the previous code status decision is still current for any decision other than a complete code.
Counsel the problematic patients and the non-compliant patient for better behavior and health outcomes. Work with outside resources to coordinate care planning.
Be available to participate in disaster situations. Know the CFKC Disaster Plan.
Be flexible work schedule during disaster /hurricane episodes.
Works at other CFKC facilities as assigned to handle social work duties.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Has completed a course of study and holds a Master's degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Florida
Current Florida Driver's license and safe driving record
About CFKC: Since opening its doors in Orlando in 1972 as one of the first three dialysis units in the state of Florida, Central Florida Kidney Centers (CFKC) has become Central Florida's local not-for-profit dialysis healthcare option. Throughout the past 50+ years of providing quality care, CFKC has expanded from the Orlando area to include Melbourne and the Space Coast. We are committed to providing unrivaled dialysis care to improve the quality of life for those in Central Florida with End-Stage Renal Disease.
As a dialysis provider, CFKC maintains an environment where health care is genuinely focused on the patient and not the bottom line. Each day, our clinical team is engaging and passionate about our work and the Service we provide. We are searching for somebody to join us and help promote our vision of "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care."
Here is your opportunity to make a difference. Begin to explore CFKC right now and see how we pursue our vision "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care."
Summary of What We Offer:
Group Medical Insurance
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid-Time Off (PTO) 168 hours year one; 208 hours year two
Paid Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) Retirement Plan
CFKC is a Drug-Free Workplace and is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where various backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. The chosen candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a background check.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Cocoa Beach, FL
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Patrick SPF, FL
Participate in military specific training/activities (e.g., security clearances, use of the DoD or service specific clinical practice guidelines, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress) and others as directed by the unit Commander or his/her designee.
Contact referred patients to assess treatment adherence.
Use validated symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity.
Assess barriers to treatment adherence and help patient problem-solve solutions to barriers.
Provide patients with education regarding their mental health condition and treatment regimen.
Maintain patient information in a patient registry.
Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patient contacted for review by the managing physician.
Routinely staffs difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant and/or psychiatry consultant.
Maintain accurate and current notes in the paper medical records (if created) an electronic medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment.
Performs case management functions.
Document care in the Military's Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (i.e., SMARTABASE), as directed by HP
program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECWAR and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Shall possess a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent (MSSW, MSSA) degree from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Shall have the following specialized training and education that prepare them for their duties to include a minimum of 2 years within the past 5 years in the independent practice of clinical social work in a mental health setting. Experience working in a Government setting such a DOD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF is preferred. The Contractor must demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical social work services. Must have 2 years' experience in behavioral interventions.
Shall possess a valid, unrestricted license from one of the 50 United States or its territories and maintain credentialing requirements in good standing where applicable.
Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
11 Federal Holidays
Continuing Education
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives and More
About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
***This position is contingent upon contract award.
Auto-ApplySocial Worker (MSW)
Medical social worker job in Melbourne, FL
Parx Home Health Care is looking for a Social Worker to join our team. The social worker will provide support and guidance for patients who need additional support as they navigate the healthcare system. The Home Health Social Worker Provides medical social services to patients, in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager or another appropriate supervisor.
Responsibilities
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es), including physical, emotional, and social factors.
Develop and implement individualized care plans that are tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
Involving the patient and the family to establish goals based on needs.
Assist in the admission process of the patient, to the Agency, by performing an initial evaluation, assessing the patient's psychosocial status, and evaluating the patient, family, and home to identify socioeconomic, and emotional, factors that will affect the plan of treatment.
Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to medical social work.
Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's emotional, and social factors that affect the patient's illness, and his/her need for care, and his/her response to treatment.
Consult with the attending physician, concerning alteration of the plan of treatment.
Maintain, and submit, written clinical records, as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Requirements
Master's Degree from a School of Social Work, approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Must have, or be in the process of acquiring, certification from the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
Two years' experience preferred, with at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.).
Must have a criminal Level II background clearance.
Must have current CPR certification.
Benefits
About Us:
Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Parx Home Care is a licensed home care provider located in the state of Florida. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.
At Parx Home Care, we recognize the pivotal role that home care plays in the overall patient care journey, offering a myriad of benefits for those seeking comfort, independence, and personalized attention. Our commitment is to create a familiar and secure environment within one's own home, fostering a profound sense of well-being. We understand the importance of maintaining independence, and our tailored home care services empower individuals to engage in their daily routines with the necessary assistance, promoting a sense of autonomy. Our personalized care plans are crafted to address unique needs, adapting over time to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. Parx Home Care not only strives to be cost-effective but also places a strong emphasis on fostering family involvement, believing that strengthened bonds and emotional support are integral components of the healing process.
At Parx Home Care and our affiliates, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!
Parx Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Parx Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us.
Parx Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.
Care Manager - Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Job Description:
Care Manager, Social Worker
Monogram Health is looking for skilled Social Worker eager for the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. The Care Manager Social Worker is a key member of an integrated Care Team which includes a Nurse Care Manager and an Advanced Practice Provider. The patients we serve often struggle with multiple serious diseases and behavioral health challenges. Social workers can remove the many economic and behavioral barriers to patients, enabling positive health outcomes.
Your Impact
The care team works with patients face-to-face, over the phone, and through telehealth to identify and address social determinants of health. The goal is to build a patient's social support network, navigate behavioral challenges, and generally help patients through a traumatic diagnosis and life-changing disease. Your gifts as a healthcare professional are urgently needed. In healthcare systems, the patient has too often become secondary due to processes and incentives that don't positively impact the patient for the long term. Here at Monogram, we strive to change that narrative by putting our patients and their quality of life at the forefront of what we do.
Highlights & Benefits
Remote opportunity with some occasional local travel
The ability to work directly with patients and build meaningful relationships
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid vacation and holiday time
Roles and Responsibilities
Perform in-home and telehealth care management visits to assess and determine social and behavioral status
Work closely with Care Team to ensure collaboration and optimal patient outcomes
Assess social determinants of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them
Identify, vet, and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizations
Educate patients on appropriate resources, assist with referral completion, and follow up for closure outcomes
Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Team
Complete behavioral, environmental, and social support assessments
Deliver individual, family and group education on living with chronic illness
Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patients
Assess patients and refer to behavioral health specialists if diagnosis and treatment needed
Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendations
Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platform
Position Requirements
This position involves telephonic visits with some car travel to patients' homes
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required in this role. The company will support your certification completion through onboarding.
Currently licensed as a LCSW or LMSW in the posted state
Master's degree in social work and passed ASWB masters or clinical exam
Rare domestic travel may be required to Brentwood, TN
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and local CBOs
Preferred 2+ years previous experience working in care management and/or with chronic illness
Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the phone
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applications
About Monogram Health
Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person's health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.
Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient's healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.
Monogram Health's personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.
Social Worker (MSW) - Casual
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Nemours is seeking a Social Worker to join our casual team!
MSW Casual Position currently covers after hours/evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight on call shifts, split between the MSW Casual Team. Currently the MSW Shifts are as follows:
Weekdays Monday-Friday: 6p-10p / Weekday On-Call: 10p-8am
Saturday and Sunday: 12p-10p (shift can be split between 2 people) / Weekend On-Call: 10p-8am
The Inpatient Social Work Department reserves the right to modify the above hours based on department and patient needs.
The Social Worker - MSW will provide comprehensive psychosocial services to patients admitted to Nemours Children's Hospital. The primary focus will be addressing patients' psychosocial needs and enhancing their overall well-being. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating patient and family adjustment to illness, ensuring optimal functioning for both individuals and families. We expect excellence in the following areas:
Psychosocial Support:
Offer compassionate and evidence-based psychosocial support to children with various diagnoses, including medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.
Family Assistance:
Assist families in navigating the healthcare system effectively.
Link families with a range of services tailored to meet their unique needs.
Age-Specific Expertise:
Apply age-specific principles of growth and development to your practice.
Collaboration:
Collaborate seamlessly with all members of the healthcare team, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
Responsibilities:
The Social Worker - MSW will play a pivotal role in addressing patients' psychosocial needs within our healthcare setting. The responsibilities encompass assessment, intervention, coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Here are the key aspects of your role:
Complex Assessment and Goal Setting:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and their families' biopsychosocial situations.
Establish clear goals and periodically re-assess the patient/family situation.
Document thorough psychosocial assessments and histories for patients and families.
Crisis Intervention Services:
Provide timely crisis intervention services, including cases involving domestic violence, psychiatric emergencies, child abuse, and family disputes.
Referral Triage and Treatment:
Assess patient mental health needs and refer for counseling and psychiatry as needed (both internally and to external community providers)
Comprehensive Care Management:
Perform admission screenings and psychosocial assessments.
Offer case management, medical crisis counseling, patient/family education, advocacy, residential placement, community referral facilitation, crisis intervention, and mental health evaluation.
Child Abuse Investigations and Domestic Violence Management:
Assist with the assessment and coordination of child abuse investigations within the hospital.
In collaboration with the medical team, manage domestic violence situations.
Professional Development:
Continuously update your education and skill level in the field.
Attend in-service presentations and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance your knowledge base.
Hospital Discharge Planning:
Asses social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and escalate complex cases to avoid discharge delays.
On-Call Responsiveness:
If on-call, promptly respond to events and service requests within 5 minutes of receiving a phone call.
Remain within a 30-minute drive of the hospital.
Requirements:
Masters degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Must be eligible for and actively working towards a valid license in Clinical Social Work in the State of Florida.
6+ months experience - Graduate school internship may be applied to the job related experience at the discretion of administration
Auto-ApplyMSW Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
MSW Medical Master Social Worker
Orlando, Florida
The MSW, Medical Social Worker, receives referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members. The Medical Social Worker ensures patient-centered Care Coordination through the Continuum of Care. The MSW ensures efficient and cost-effective care through appropriate resources monitoring and clinical care escalations. The Medical MSW is under the general supervision of the Care Management Supervisor or Manager and is responsible for patient evaluations of post-hospital needs, development of a transition of Care Plans and initiation of the implementation of the transitions of Care Plans prior to the discharge of the patient.
The MSW is responsible for optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance Continuity of Care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, readmission prevention and length of stay management. The Clinical Social Worker communicates daily with the interdisciplinary team during daily multidisciplinary rounds. Care coordination, discharge planning, transitions of care planning and are core competencies. The MSW facilitates the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum.
The MSW intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special assistance programs and agencies, and/or require assistance with Transitions of Care or Discharge Planning.
The MSW provides education to nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team on issues related to utilization of resources, medical necessity, CMS CoP for Discharge Planning, and Care Coordination. The Medical Master Social Worker, Licensed, is knowledgeable of post-hospital care and services available to the patient.
Qualifications:
Masters in Social Work (MSW) experience in an Acute Hospital setting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) per state requirement
Care Management experience
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to Medical Case Management
Responsibilities:
Escalates issues barriers to appropriate level of Care Management leadership
Actively participates in daily Multidisciplinary Rounds to review progression of care and discharge plan
Proactively identifies patients who no longer meet medical necessity and escalates potential denials, documents avoidable days, and facilitates progression of care
Collaborates with Utilization Management staff for collaboration on patient status changes and medical necessity discussions
Ensures all patients on assigned unit(s) are moved timely and effectively to appropriate levels of care
Ensures reassessment of discharge needs provided anytime a patient's condition changes and/or the circumstances impacting the provision of post-hospital care changes
Serves as a resource to provide information and intervention related to treatment decisions, terminal illnesses and end-of-life issues
Provides grief counseling and crisis intervention skills
Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the Healthcare System
Provides de-escalation services for patient/family as appropriate
Provides Motivational Interview techniques for patients with substance use and addictive disorders
Provides patient/family education, adjustment-to-illness counseling, grief counseling and crisis intervention
Provides education to patients/families/caregivers regarding resource options and coping with diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
Works in collaboration with hospital and community agencies to obtain needed services and resources for patients/families/caregivers
Provides assessment and reporting interventions
Provides consultation services for patients who may possibly lack decision making capacity
Follows the guardianship (temporary/ permanent) policies and procedures and coordinates with Care Management leadership throughout the process
Facilitates full team discussion including patient and family when ethical dilemmas arise
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization
For our Case Management opportunities, feel free to forward a resume to Michelle Boeckmann at ************************ or visit our Case Management website at ******************************************************
If this opportunity is of interest or know someone that would have interest, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.
Michelle Boeckmann | President Case Management Recruitment
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Easy ApplySocial Worker NE
Medical social worker job in Vero Beach, FL
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Indian River Hospital's Case Management department is looking to add a Social Worker to the team, who will assist in discharge planning for patients. In this role, you will coordinate social work services for Med/Surg, ICU, Telemetry and Emergency Room patients and provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, resource information, and referrals to these patients and their families. You will develop skills to cope with the impact of illness, hospitalization, treatment, and continuing care issues, functioning as the patient's safety advocate. With this being a PRN role, you will experience plenty of flexibility with the schedule, allowing you to have a good work-life balance, while still being able to advance your skills at an elite healthcare organization.
**A caregiver in this position works weekend days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Some weekdays will be required.**
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
+ Identify significant psychosocial issues and implement appropriate social service interventions and continuing care options through the process of data collection, data analysis and implementation of a care plan based on identified needs.
+ Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to care for age specific needs of the population served as measured by completion of mandatory training and direct observation by supervisor.
+ Demonstrate an understanding of illness/recovery and the impact on patients and families.
+ Respond to campus wide referrals on the same working day.
+ Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive patient services to maximize the effectiveness of social service interventions.
+ Develop and sustain positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, nurses and ancillary personnel.
+ Act as a resource to patients, families, physicians and staff regarding internal/external resources.
+ Initiate team conferences to facilitate discussion/consensus regarding complex cases.
+ Use crisis intervention techniques to calm, comfort and stabilize patient/families under stress.
+ Utilize knowledge to coordinate realistic referrals and continuing care plans to meet the needs, age and health status of the patient.
+ Inform the patients, families and anyone accountable for the continuing care of the patient of their role and responsibilities relating to the continuing care plan.
+ Utilize appropriate clinical intervention skills to assist patient, families and staff with their abilities to cope.
+ Document on CM progress notes, multidisciplinary problem list and interdisciplinary education records to provide clear, concise record of social work services and interventions.
+ Facilitate and coordinate timely transfer and discharge of patients with complex needs and inpatient and outpatient dialysis arrangements.
+ Disclose medical errors to patients and families in accordance with existing patient safety plan and disclosure policy.
+ Assist in developing and maintaining the electronic case management resource manual.
+ Act as a campus wide resource regarding the Baker Act.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)
+ Two years of experience as a social worker in healthcare setting
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Ability to prioritize and multitask to achieve a therapeutic outcome
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Inpatient experience
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Requires frequent walking from department to department: require sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional publishing and/or pulling, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
+ such as files, documents and computer printouts.
+ Work requires finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
**Pay Range**
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Palm Bay, FL
CFKC is currently looking for a Full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Palm Bay. This position may include patients at two of our unit locations and will provide psychosocial assistance and concrete services for the patient, their families and follow up on patients' health care funding programs.
Qualification requirements: To perform this job successfully, the candidate must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Specialization in clinical practice is required. Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
* Composes and updates psychosocial evaluations and assessments. Shares pertinent information to the other care team members as situations arise.
* Participates in team review at patient care assessments and recommends changes in approach based on patient's current psychosocial needs. Completes the social work section of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan promptly and participates in the routing process.
* Communicates with discharge planner for patient transfer between hospital and outpatient facility to identify problems with a smooth transition to outpatient status or other services needed.
* Meets with the patient and family member(s) to complete a new patient chart.
* Provides ongoing counseling to patient and family member(s) concerning emotional and lifestyle impact of CRF.
* Maintains current demographic information in patient chart and EMR.
* Provides social work services to all dialysis patients and their families and provides documentation at least monthly in each patient's medical record.
* Identifies appropriate community agencies and resources, assisting patients and families in their utilization. Handles all patient applications for assistance, including dietary supplements and medication.
* Arranges and coordinates nursing home placements as needed.
* Home visits as appropriate.
* Inform and recommend to authorizing individuals, emergency financial aid for patients.
* Advocates for renal patient transportation. Assists patients with their transportation arrangements. Initiates changes in transportation type when the patient's physical condition changes. Handles transportation complaints.
* Meets with prospective new dialysis patients referred by physicians, initiating orientation in CRF, dialysis, and CFKC.
* Completes outside reporting requirements from State and Federal regulatory agencies.
* Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, serve on committees, and volunteers for special duty assignments.
* Able to create or participate in a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
* Arranges and coordinates transient dialysis treatments for CFKC patients.
* Covers services in the absence of other Social Service personnel.
* Maintains compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures.
* Provides counsel to patients, family, and designated Health Care Surrogate regarding Living Wills, Code status, or any other Advance Directive. The patient's Nephrologist will be informed of any patient designation for less than a complete code. Social Service will provide follow-up counsel at least annually to determine if the previous code status decision is still current for any decision other than a complete code.
* Counsel the problematic patients and the non-compliant patient for better behavior and health outcomes. Work with outside resources to coordinate care planning.
* Be available to participate in disaster situations. Know the CFKC Disaster Plan.
* Be flexible work schedule during disaster /hurricane episodes.
* Works at other CFKC facilities as assigned to handle social work duties.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
* Has completed a course of study and holds a Master's degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Florida
* Current Florida Driver's license and safe driving record
About CFKC: Since opening its doors in Orlando in 1972 as one of the first three dialysis units in the state of Florida, Central Florida Kidney Centers (CFKC) has become Central Florida's local not-for-profit dialysis healthcare option. Throughout the past 50+ years of providing quality care, CFKC has expanded from the Orlando area to include Melbourne and the Space Coast. We are committed to providing unrivaled dialysis care to improve the quality of life for those in Central Florida with End-Stage Renal Disease.
As a dialysis provider, CFKC maintains an environment where health care is genuinely focused on the patient and not the bottom line. Each day, our clinical team is engaging and passionate about our work and the Service we provide. We are searching for somebody to join us and help promote our vision of "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care."
Here is your opportunity to make a difference. Begin to explore CFKC right now and see how we pursue our vision "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care."
Summary of What We Offer:
* Group Medical Insurance
* Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
* Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Vision Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Short-Term Disability Insurance
* Paid-Time Off (PTO) 168 hours year one; 208 hours year two
* Paid Jury Duty
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 403(b) Retirement Plan
CFKC is a Drug-Free Workplace and is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where various backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. The chosen candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a background check.
Social Worker - LCSW
Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Nemours is seeking a LCSW for our Downtown Orlando location! The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services to support the emotional and psychological well-being of pediatric patients and their families. This role focuses on helping individuals adjust to medical conditions and mental health challenges, promoting optimal functioning through evidence-based interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents with a range of diagnoses, including adjustment to medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Support patients and families in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate community resources.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Apply knowledge of developmental stages and age-specific needs in therapeutic approaches.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
Additional Responsibilities:
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs to establish treatment goals and periodically reassess patient/family situations and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Provide therapeutic interventions addressing a wide range of needs, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and all other mental health diagnosis.
Participate in interdisciplinary assessments and treatment planning, offering consultation to physicians and healthcare team members.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address patients' mental and behavioral health needs.
Coordinate and provide individual and family therapy sessions based on clinical need.
Document all interventions and patient interactions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with departmental guidelines and signed all notes within 10 days of the encounter.
Ensure compliance with Medicaid, CMS, and other regulatory agency requirements for documentation and billing.
Communicate and coordinate with insurance providers, case managers, and other stakeholders to authorize necessary services.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines and departments.
Stay informed about community resources and provide families with relevant, up-to-date information and referrals.
Qualifications:
Master's degree required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
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Medical social worker job in Orlando, FL
Parx Home Health Care is looking for a Social Worker to join our team. The social worker will provide support and guidance for patients who need additional support as they navigate the healthcare system. The Home Health Social Worker Provides medical social services to patients, in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager or another appropriate supervisor.
Responsibilities
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es), including physical, emotional, and social factors.
Develop and implement individualized care plans that are tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
Involving the patient and the family to establish goals based on needs.
Assist in the admission process of the patient, to the Agency, by performing an initial evaluation, assessing the patient's psychosocial status, and evaluating the patient, family, and home to identify socioeconomic, and emotional, factors that will affect the plan of treatment.
Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to medical social work.
Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's emotional, and social factors that affect the patient's illness, and his/her need for care, and his/her response to treatment.
Consult with the attending physician, concerning alteration of the plan of treatment.
Maintain, and submit, written clinical records, as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Requirements
Master's Degree from a School of Social Work, approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Must have, or be in the process of acquiring, certification from the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
Two years' experience preferred, with at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.).
Must have a criminal Level II background clearance.
Must have current CPR certification.
Benefits
About Us:
Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Parx Home Care is a licensed home care provider located in the state of Florida. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.
At Parx Home Care, we recognize the pivotal role that home care plays in the overall patient care journey, offering a myriad of benefits for those seeking comfort, independence, and personalized attention. Our commitment is to create a familiar and secure environment within one's own home, fostering a profound sense of well-being. We understand the importance of maintaining independence, and our tailored home care services empower individuals to engage in their daily routines with the necessary assistance, promoting a sense of autonomy. Our personalized care plans are crafted to address unique needs, adapting over time to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. Parx Home Care not only strives to be cost-effective but also places a strong emphasis on fostering family involvement, believing that strengthened bonds and emotional support are integral components of the healing process.
At Parx Home Care and our affiliates, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!
Parx Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Parx Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us.
Parx Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.
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