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Behavioral Health Management LLC 4.3
Social worker job in West Palm Beach, FL
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical SocialWorker (LCSW) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality mental health services to individuals and families, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. This role requires a strong understanding of clinical counseling practices, case management, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. This position requires an eligible background check clearance from Florida Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse information can be found at the following address ********************************
Duties
Responsible to provide clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies and procedures of the hospital and the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Ensure that services provided are in accordance with relevant ethical and professional standards of care
Communicates pertinent findings to the treatment team.
Provides group using professional treatment modalities.
Provide individual therapy as needed per treatment team request.
Conducts educational and other assigned groups for patients and/or family members.
Attends all treatment teams for assigned residents.
Attends weekly/monthly clinical supervision as assigned.
Provides weekly clinical supervision as assigned if applicable.
Coordinates multifamily/group/family education group.
Participates in any quality improvement activities that involve psychology services
Completes all program notes before the end of the business day.
Maintains data regarding services rendered relevant to departmental statistical needs
In consultation with Hospital Clinical Director and administrative supervisors, develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services provided.
Responds to crisis situations and manages patient behaviors in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure.
Assists with the unit milieu to guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program, emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions.
May assist in the development and refinement of facility policies and procedures to ensure that these not only meet recognized standards.
Consistently follows the program schedule and implements all safety and security procedures.
May assist in departmental staff selection and recruitment
May assist in administrative and managerial responsibilities and duties; such would be under the direction of the Hospital Chief Executive Medical Director
Flexible hours are expected and may include weekends and nights.
Participates in training and development for purpose of professional growth and skill enhancement.
Provide back-up services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
Serve as a role model
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and is proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications.
Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
$39k-51k yearly est. 25d ago
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Population Health & Concierge Care Coordination, Social Worker
South Florida Community Care Network LLC 4.4
Social worker job in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: The Population Health SocialWorker plays a crucial role in facilitating the psychosocial care of patients to ensure quality outcomes and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. As a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Population Health SocialWorker provides comprehensive care coordination services to high-risk enrollees by evaluating psychosocial and economic co-morbidities that impact health outcomes.
This role involves participating in identification activities such as panel management, conducting bio/psycho/social assessments, offering patient education, providing behavior change counseling, and supporting other related activities for all lines of business.
This includes serving elders and adults with disabilities who will require assistance to transition to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), as well as adults and children with severe mental illness (SMI).
The Population Health SocialWorker is responsible for assisting with the development and achievement of care plan goals, as well as providing linkages to community resources to support patients in managing their health and improving their quality of life.
The role requires close collaboration with medical providers, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to address the complex needs of the population served.
The SocialWorker performs all duties and responsibilities in a courteous, customer-focused, and ethical manner, ensuring that patient care is delivered with the highest standards of professionalism and compassion.
This position is integral to the holistic management of patients' health, focusing on psychosocial interventions that complement medical care, promote patient engagement, and facilitate access to necessary resources and services, ultimately contributing to the overall improvement of patient outcomes and the efficient use of healthcare resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Psychosocial Support: Demonstrates the ability to provide psychosocial support and linkages to community resources for assigned patients, addressing their unique needs and barriers to care.
Care Plan Development and Monitoring: Participates in the development and ongoing monitoring of individualized care plans with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team, patients, and family/caregivers.
Focuses on promoting patient strengths, advancing patient well-being, and assisting patients in achieving their health goals.
Assessment and Ongoing Evaluation: Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients' psychosocial functioning and needs, including evaluation of chronic illness impacts, social determinants, support systems, coping abilities, and prior functioning levels.
Assesses patients' progress and adjusts the care plan as necessary throughout enrollment in the population health management program.
Standardized Post-Discharge Assessments: Conduct comprehensive, standardized post-discharge assessments to ensure patients experience a safe and seamless transition of care, from inpatient care to their home or community setting, as well as to identify ongoing support needs, and comply with quality performance measures.
This assessment aim to:Evaluate Patient Stability: Assess the patient's physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being post-discharge to identify any immediate risks or concerns.
Identify Ongoing Support Needs: Determine the necessity for additional medical, behavioral health, or social support services, such as home health, transportation, medication management, or follow-up appointments.
Ensure Medication Adherence and Understanding: Verify that patients understand their prescribed medications, including dosage, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence to prevent readmission.
Assess Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): Identify barriers such as food insecurity, housing instability, or lack of caregiver support that may impact recovery and long-term health outcomes.
Enhance Care Coordination: Facilitate communication between healthcare providers, case managers, and community organizations to align post-discharge care with the patient's needs and preferences.
Monitor Readmission Risk: Use evidence-based screening tools to evaluate the risk of hospital readmission and implement necessary interventions to reduce avoidable readmissions.
Improve Patient Education and Self-Management: Provide tailored guidance on managing chronic conditions, recognizing warning signs, and accessing available resources to promote patient independence.
Ensure Compliance with Quality Performance Measures: Adhere to contractual and regulatory requirements by documenting assessment findings, follow-up actions, and patient outcomes in accordance with quality and accreditation standards.
Facilitate Family and Caregiver Engagement: Engage family members or caregivers in the discharge planning process to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and resources to support the patient's recovery.
Track and Report Outcomes: Collect and analyze post-discharge data to assess program effectiveness, identify gaps in care, and contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.
Resource Mobilization and Intervention: Mobilizes appropriate resources, intervenes as necessary, and evaluates actions taken to achieve expected health goals.
Collaborates with healthcare providers and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for patients.
Consultation and Coordination: Provides consultation to Population Health Care Managers when coordination with significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment outcomes.
Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Family Engagement and Support: Identifies the need for and conducts family meetings to facilitate informed decision-making and support patients and families in navigating complex health and social situations.
Medical Co-Management: Refers to and confers with appropriate medical professionals for the co-management of patients with complex medical and social needs, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
Care Coordination and Barrier Reduction: Formulates and implements appropriate plans of care that address barriers to healthcare access, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and emergency room visits.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participates in interdisciplinary Population Health staff meetings, contributing to collaborative care planning and problem-solving.
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Accurately documents assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient/family interactions in the enrollee database, ensuring all care actions are recorded in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Resource Coordination: Coordinates with other disciplines to arrange or provide beneficial programs, therapies, or activities that support patients' self-management of their health, based on their psychosocial needs and age-specific considerations.
Community Resource Familiarity: Maintains an up-to-date directory of community resources and educates patients and families about the requirements and limitations of local, state, and federal programs relevant to their needs.
Patient Education: Provides education to patients and families on navigating healthcare systems, understanding their care plans, and accessing available resources to meet their health and social needs.
Collaboration and Emotional Support: Demonstrates the ability to collaboratively coordinate care with other healthcare disciplines, providing appropriate psychosocial and emotional support to patients and their families.
Regulatory Knowledge: Maintains current knowledge of managed care regulations, Medicaid/Social Security guidelines, and community agency programs to support compliance and inform care planning.
Performance Improvement Participation: Engages in continuous performance improvement reviews and contributes to quality improvement initiatives as assigned, identifying and reporting potential quality concerns according to corporate policy.
Professional Documentation: Demonstrates thorough documentation and updates for all referrals, counseling sessions, and interventions, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
Judgment and Critical Thinking: Utilizes professional judgment, critical thinking, and self-management techniques to assist patients in overcoming barriers to goal achievement and improving their overall health outcomes.
Quality Monitoring: Collaborates with the population health team to monitor practice and process improvements, ensuring effectiveness of workflow, service provision, and risk reduction.
Patient Advocacy: Advocates for patients by identifying gaps in care, addressing social determinants of health, and ensuring access to necessary resources to optimize patient outcomes.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
Qualifications: Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a Licensed Clinical SocialWorker (LCSW) credential.
Certificates and Licenses: State Licensure - Must meet the state-specific licensure requirements for socialworkers LCSW Licensure in State of Florida (Required) Certified Case Manager (CCM) (Preferred) Certification in Population Health or Health Coaching (Preferred) Experience:Social Work Experience: minimum of 3-5 years related field Experience in Managed Care/Health Plan Setting: 3-5 years of experience in a managed care, health plan, or insurance setting.
Experience with Utilization Management and Care Coordination: Experience coordinating care across medical, behavioral, and social service providers, including familiarity with utilization management processes, appeals, and authorizations.
Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare Regulations: Experience working with Medicaid, Medicare, or other state and federal health care programs, including knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet software Knowledge of EPIC and/or JIVA (preferred) Skills and Abilities:Exceptional Interpersonal Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting, with a focus on building and maintaining professional relationships with enrollees and other members of the care team.
Oral and Written Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in speaking effectively before groups of customers, employees, or other stakeholders within the organization.
Self-Motivation and Independence: Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability, with a focus on reviewing clinical information, assessing needs, and developing tailored care plans to improve member outcomes.
Proficient in Team Building and Collaboration: Experience in building and participating in cross-functional teams, with a strong ability to facilitate coordination, communication, and collaboration among care team members to achieve goals and maximize positive member outcomes.
Project Management and Follow-Through: Ability to follow projects or assignments through to successful completion, ensuring tasks are executed effectively and within established timelines.
Experience with Adult Learning Styles and Motivational Interviewing: Skilled in applying motivational interviewing techniques and understanding adult learning styles to educate and empower enrollees toward self-management and lifestyle changes.
Compliance and Documentation: Proficient in maintaining documentation that meets compliance with quality standards, organizational policies, and HIPAA guidelines, including accurate and timely record-keeping.
Cultural Competency and Sensitivity: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, understanding the cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors that impact care delivery and engagement.
Proficiency with EHR and Health Plan Systems: Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and health plan-specific systems, such as care management platforms or claims processing systems, to coordinate care and track member progress.
Decisive Judgment and Professional Interaction: Strong professional interaction skills with the ability to make sound decisions, handle complex situations, and maintain a high standard of professionalism in all member and provider interactions.
Work Schedule: Community Care Plan is currently following a hybrid work schedule.
The company reserves the right to change the work schedules based on the company needs.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
The environment includes work inside/outside the office, travel to other offices, as well as domestic travel.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are an equal opportunity employer who recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Background Screening Notice:In compliance with Florida law, candidates selected for this position must complete a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
The Clearinghouse is a statewide system managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and is designed to help protect children, seniors, and other vulnerable populations while strea
$36k-52k yearly est. 16d ago
Social Worker
Chenmed
Social worker job in West Park, FL
We're unique. You should be, too.
We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?
We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.
The SocialWorker (SW) is a member of the care treatment team including the PCP, other Medical Specialists, LCSW/BHS, and Case Managers. The incumbent in this role is responsible for providing psychosocial assessment, social case work and linkage to community resources for patients who have chronic, life threatening or altering diseases and disorders. He/She advocates for services and resources for the underprivileged and victims of abuse, neglect, or other difficult personal situations to help them maintain an optimum level of health. SocialWorkers will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures as defined by industry standards and the enterprise.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Needs identification and assessment:
Conducts timely and appropriate assessment and needs identification, prioritizing patients on the PCP's High Priority Patients (HPP) and Top 40 patient lists. Assesses the patients for psychosocial, financial, family issues, palliative care/end of life issues, home safety, etc. that contributed to hospitalization.
Dialogues with PCPs in order to support and advise concerning social needs and resources available.
Medicaid and other benefit eligibility assessment:
Conducts appropriate assessment of needs and financial benefit eligibility.
Assesses patients for Medicaid criteria and assists with application process as needed.
Assists patients to obtain community resources/services as appropriate, e.g. meals, medications, housing, daycare, DME, HHA. etc.
Resource coordination and intervention:
Serves as care coordinator, linking patients with internal and external resources, prioritizing patients on the PCP's HPP and Top 40 patient lists.
Facilitates connections to community resources as identified by the patient's SDoH Wellness Screening.
Works with patient, family, and case manager to facilitate applications for higher level of care.
Works to provide self-management support and ongoing phone contact with patients.
Maintains an accurate repository of social wellness tools for the care team's awareness and utilization.
Communication.
Maintains communication with other healthcare team members by attending appropriate meetings (i.e. weekly Super Huddles and Transitional Care Team meeting.).
Provides consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding social determinants of health and community resources.
Timely and accurate documentation:
Maintains timely, accurate, thorough and appropriate documentation/reports per company policies and procedures. Initial psychosocial assessments will be completed withing 48 hours. All follow up visits phone calls and collaborative contacts will be documented within 24 hours. Assures documentation meets billing guidelines.
Additional duties and responsibilities may include:
Works closely with the transitional care team to secure the appropriate level of care post hospital/SNF discharge. Further interventions may be conducted in the center, by phone call or patient's home.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Keen business acuity and acumen
Full knowledge and understanding of general SocialWorker functions, practices, processes, procedures and techniques
Knowledge of social services documentation procedures and standards
Knowledge of community health services and social services support agencies and networks
Knowledge of normative changes (e.g., sensory, cognitive, psychosocial) associated with aging for high-risk patients
Knowledge of advance care planning and palliative care, and related skill in addressing advance care planning
Ethical practice behavior consistent with ChenMed policies and professional standard
Skill in psychosocial interventions with challenged caregivers/family systems of high-risk patients
Appropriate utilization of community-based resources
Teamwork skills in care coordination with patients, family systems, staff, and external providers
Ability to work autonomously is required
Ability to monitor, assess and record patients' progress and adjust accordingly
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel, and with patients and/or their family systems
Strong interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Demonstrated ability to provide care effectively and sensitively to people from different cultural groups
Ability to create a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient's/family's ability to make informed decisions
Proficiency in written communication: documentation is clear, concise, accurate, provides meaningful communication and is consistent with company policy and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in technology, including the utilization of Electronic Medical Record platforms for care coordination
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 30% of the time
Spoken and written fluency in English
This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
PAY RANGE:
$52,775 - $75,393 Salary
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people's lives every single day.
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$52.8k-75.4k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
(MSW) MASTERS SOCIAL WORKER (SBP)
Community Health of South Florida Inc. 4.1
Social worker job in Miami, FL
The School Health SocialWorker II provides School Health covered services to students, parents, families, school personnel, and the community. Serving as a member of the school staff and district crisis team. POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Graduated from an accredited College or University with a MSW. Two (2) year's experience in the Behavioral Health Care field or Social Services desired. One (1) year of experience working with children desired. Licensure / Certification: Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Must have an active Florida Driver's License. Skills / Ability : Demonstrates ability to provide psychosocial assessments, formal and informal, staff training, knowledge of State, Federal, and Professional regulations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals (culturally and age specific). Must be able to conduct home visits using own transportation. Knowledge of Spanish, French and Creole desired. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION) Assist in day-to-day health team activities and operation.Knowledge of DSM IV Codes and DSM V.Complies with all CHI and School Health standards, policies and procedures, and make a positive contribution to the workplace.Maintains and adherences to CHI's Confidentiality Policy and Procedures.Maintains ongoing record audits to ensure compliance and performance improvement of social work services provided.Assist in the development of departmental Policies and Procedures.Interpret Policies and Procedures for departmental personnel, patients, and their families.Deliver and document patient care according to established Policies and Procedures.Record in a systematic, concise form and following the established guidelines, pertinent findings and actions taken in the patient's medical record.Provide for professional growth of self and development of staff.Participate in appropriate continuing education, in-service training, and Performance Improvement Program Functions as a liaison between school staff, students, parents and the organization.Maintain current CPR certification and professional registration.Organize and conducts educational sessions.Staff due for renewal must complete the fingerprinting renewal process within (4) months prior to the expiration date of the original fingerprinting date. The renewal process is only complete once the picture ID is obtained. Reimbursement will be provided upon proof of receipts.Collaborates with community agencies to provide in-service training, health fairs, and workshops for students, parents/guardians, and school-site staff.Perform clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner.Participate in school multi-disciplinary meetings to assess student social/emotional and academic needs.Recognize and respect patient's rights and responsibilities.Provide leadership to school teams and staff; and complete assignments on time.Observe dress code and wear identification badge.Does not abuse PTO or UPTO.Maintain open communications with other departments, school staff, administrative staff, community agencies and organizations.Cooperate and integrate other disciplines in the education or community programs developed.Participate in community and school programs, as assigned.Coordinate, home visits for at-risk students and families.Makes referrals as warranted.Provides individual, family and/or group counseling.Maintains productivity monthly.Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention.Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.Follows established policies for Health Information Management in the School Based Setting.Perform screenings for developmental, social, emotional and behavioral well-being for early identification and primary prevention of challenges, and for timely and responsive assessment or intervention services needed for at-risk students.Assist with screenings for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and attend staffing meetings for students being considered for the ESE programs.Perform assessments such as psychosocial/developmental history, adaptive behavior measurements, and classroom observations.Prepare individualized assessments and incorporate parents', students' and teachers' perspectives and performance objectives into final assessments.Implement interventions aimed at improving students' behavioral health, social-emotional development, and academic achievement.Provide individual, group and family counseling to address targeted problems interfering with students' functioning and well-being.Identify obstacles to success while building on strengths and resiliencies; offer the opportunity to explore different ways of understanding and perceiving the environment and facilitate effective ways of coping.Assist schools in creating and maintaining a safe school environment that promotes learning and the development of cognitive, academic, emotional, and social growth among students.Participate in reducing risk for vulnerable students by promoting awareness, responding to crises and assisting schools in reinstating a state of functional safety and security.Register students in Pomis (Intergy) and follow established Accounting Policies and Procedures.Follows established Accounting Policies and Procedures to complete all requirements no later than the same day of intervention.Performs other duties as assigned.
$53k-63k yearly est. Auto-Apply 15d ago
SOCIAL WORKER*
Miami-Dade County Public Schools 4.8
Social worker job in Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation's third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice. BASIC OBJECTIVES The school socialworker (SSW) is a member of the student services team and is responsible for assisting all learners in developing their potential to grow academically, socially and emotionally. School socialworkers operate from an ecological perspective, having specialized knowledge, training and skills in viewing the whole child in their environmental context. They serve as the link between the home, school and community, facilitating productive communication. School socialworkers encourage and support students' academic and social success by reducing barriers interfering with learning and promoting wellness. They act as advocates for the school, student and family. School socialworkers provide assessment, intervention, and prevention services. They work collaboratively with school team members to promote the mental and physical health and well being of all students. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS 1. Assessments: Conducts formal or informal assessments (e.g. psychosocial developmental history, adaptive behavior measurements, classroom observations) of students' individual strengths and needs. Prepares individualized assessments, taking into account the ecological perspective in focusing on the student as well as their interactions in the school environment, at home and in community settings. Provides information that is directly useful in designing interventions. Incorporates assessment data into reports that include the parents' perspective, educationally relevant recommendations, and performance objectives. 2. Prevention and Intervention Services: Develops or designs models of prevention and/or intervention aimed at improving school attendance, student academic achievement, behavior and/or social/emotional development. Ensures that students and their families are provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence that enhances families' support of students' learning experience. Plans prevention and intervention services related to measurable outcomes in collaboration or in conjunction with Student Services school staff when appropriate. 3. Counseling Services: Provides individual, group and family counseling to address targeted problems interfering with students' functioning and well being. Utilizes understanding of human behavior in the social environment as well as psychosocial, developmental and cultural factors to identify obstacles to success while building on strengths and resiliencies. Offers the opportunity to explore different ways of understanding and perceiving the environment and facilitates more effective ways of coping. 4. Attendance Intervention: Works with student truancy cases as determined by School Board Rule 6GX13-5A-1.04 utilizing social work expertise to create intervention plans to reduce poor attendance. Participates in school truancy intervention teams employing school and community resources to provide escalating services for truancy referrals. Assists students and families in resolving factors impeding regular attendance. 5. Case Management: Coordinates access to community resources that address the needs of the student and support students' success. Helps parents better understand the school and its programs and services. Empowers students and their families to gain access to and effectively use formal and informal community services, maintaining current knowledge of relevant community resources. 6. Consultation: Provides consultation to facilitate an understanding of factors in the home, school, and community that affect students' educational experiences. Works in collaboration with administrators, student services professionals, teachers, and other school personnel and community providers whose common purpose is to develop interventions and programs that support and enhance the health, social and emotional well being and safety of students. 7. Advocacy: Advocates for compliance with student and family rights and responsibilities. Provides information to students and families regarding district policies and procedures, promoting awareness and compliance. Promotes mutual respect, understanding and support between school and home via parent conferences and/or home visits. 8. Crisis Intervention: Assists schools in creating and maintaining a safe school environment that promotes the development of cognitive, academic, emotional, and social growth among students. Participates in reducing risk for vulnerable students by promoting awareness, responding to crises and assisting schools in reinstating a state of functional safety and security. 9. Professional Development: Seeks to extend knowledge, build skills, and stay abreast of current trends and best practice models. Upgrades professional knowledge through research, review of literature, participation in classes, workshops, conferences, and seminars. 10. Accountability and Confidentiality: Maintains accurate data relevant to planning, management and evaluation of school social work services. Uses available technology to enhance communication, obtain and organize information and demonstrate accountability. Complies with the various local, state, and federal mandates related to confidentiality. Exercises professional judgment in the use of confidential information, based on best practice, legal, and ethical considerations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is work which requires climbing, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, frequent, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, acuity and visual acuity. The employee is required to travel frequently by car and is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Master's degree in Social Work 2. Current certification in School Social Work by the Florida Department of Education 3. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills 4. Valid Florida driver's license. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS To create your candidate profile, you will need to gather the following: * Personal information * Current resume and work history * Certification information * For certification information, please visit ******************************************** * Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following: * U.S. Mail addressed to: Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150 Miami, FL 33132 *
Electronic Mail to: **************************** * You must use National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange. * Two professional references: * Uploaded References must be on a letterhead OR on the District's Reference Form (Printing T:\FORMS\3000\3506.FRP (dadeschools.net), have an original signature, and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors. Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates): Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee. Personnel Services and Fingerprinting Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026 ******************************** Starting Salary: $53,053.00* * (includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,003) New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary. For more details, please refer to the Newly Hired/ Teachers Salary Schedule - Click Here Please use the link below for salary inquiries. Salary Inquiry Request - Click here We are an equal opportunity employer.
$53.1k yearly Easy Apply 31d ago
Master Level Social Worker - Mental Counselor
Ggi All 3.3
Social worker job in West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time Description
SCOPE:
Develop and monitor the implementation of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with participants in the Residential Program, provide guidance and support to participants to meet program objectives; and contribute to the mission of Goodwill by advocating for the participants and maximizing opportunities for persons with disabilities and other barriers to become more independent, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Receive and review case files for new participants in the Housing First programs. Meet with individual participants and review interests, work history, and goals. Identify the assets and barriers of participants through observation, interviews, case notes and other means. Assess participants' abilities to learn skills and job readiness. Utilizing a person-centered approach, work in collaboration with participants and referring agencies to establish individual participant goals toward self-sufficiency. Identify barriers with participants and develop intervention plans to support participants in maintaining housing.
Assist participants in developing natural support systems to increase housing stability.
Conduct risk assessments and develop crisis safety plans as a result of assessment(s).
Upon admission and regularly thereafter, review the lease agreement with the participant(s) and educate them on the terms, requirements, etc., facilitating an overall understanding of a lease agreement and actions to be taken to avoid eviction.
Upon admission to the program, provide orientation to the participant on their apartment, building, neighborhood, community, etc. Introduce them to neighbors as appropriate. May provide assistance to the participant in learning the public transportation system and community resources available to them.
May need to provide participants with assistance and/or training with housekeeping tasks.
Complete SPDAT (Service Prioritization Decision Assessment Tool) for all assigned participants according to schedule/policy and procedure.
Utilizing the results of the SPDAT, define the process for attainment of goals with measurable step by step objectives based on the participant's input. Develop the PDP with the participant, documenting measurable goals/objectives and process for attainment. Once completed, submit PDP to Team Leader for review/approval. Ensure that PDP is in compliance with all regulations and guidelines as per policy and procedure.
Monitor and assess participant's progress towards individualized goals/objectives on the PDP and document results. Regularly review the goals/objectives with the participant and revise as appropriate and/or based on the participant's input and desires.
Conducts homes visits with participants.
Utilizing your clinical skills, provide participants with counseling and support. Serve as a liaison between program staff, program providers, direct care staff, and other support providers, providing modeling, training, clinical input, and guidance to non-clinical program staff. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Provide services utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Harm reduction principles, and Trauma informed care
Master's Level SocialWorker's must be registered with the Department of Health as an intern within 1 month of hire. Receive regular, ongoing, clinical supervision under the guidance of a state approved qualified supervisor, documenting hours; actively working towards licensure.
Engage in advocacy on behalf of participants. Facilitate assessments and information gathering and share findings with staff. Research and recommend resources based on participants, needs and desires. Make referrals as dictated by the participant's desires and as appropriate.
Assist staff with interaction and intervention with participants during activities or outings.
Collaborate and communicate with employment consultant and job coach, if appropriate. Participate in the job search when relevant. Participate in and provide skill development opportunities in resume development, completion of job application, transportation arrangements, practice interviews, and other pre-employment skills and activities.
Facilitation of support and/or therapeutic groups. Plan/research appropriate/relevant topics, provide materials, schedule workshops and special events, and engage speakers. Motivate participants to attend and actively participate.
Complete case note documentation ensuring notes are detailed, comprehensive, address participant's involvement with their PDP and documents participants' progress or lack thereof towards goal/objective attainment. Ensures a case note is completed for every contact made with the participant as well as for every contact made on behalf of a participant.
Complete file reviews as directed by Management, the Team Leader and/or policy and procedure. Ensure that the case files and participant records are comprehensive, accurate and complete. Ensure required forms are updated according to regulation and/or policy and procedure. Ensure file is in compliance with regulations and requirements. Enter participant updates and information into databases in accordance with policy and procedures. Collect and calculate statistics by participant and submit to referring agencies as directed by the Team Leader.
Attend and actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings providing clinical input/insight/feedback utilizing a solution oriented approach.
20. Attend and actively participates in staff meetings as scheduled/directed.
21. Attend and actively participates in all required internal/external trainings. If not already trained, attends motivational interviewing training and demonstrates use of the model on a daily basis through their interactions.
22. Provide assistance with other general department activities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Demonstrate by words and actions a commitment to the Goodwill mission to help people with disabilities and other barriers to become self-sufficient, working members of the community.
Perform or assist with any duties or operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules, keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Participate in any variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Master's Degree in Social Services or Mental Health Counseling or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year case management experience and/or experience working with the homeless population preferred.
Willingness to work in a fast paced environment supporting clients living in a housing first program.
Experience with mental health, substance abuse, and knowledge of trauma.
Flexibility and adaptability to ensure that all services are person centered.
CPR and First Aid training preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication skills required. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with participants, community stakeholders, employers and referral agents.
Excellent time management, problem solving skills & organizational skills.
Must have a valid Florida driver's license, valid insurance, reliable transportation for travel to outlying locations and the ability to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General office environment
Regular pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, kneeling stooping and bending
Occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 30 lbs.
Regular travel
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer and usual peripherals, word processing, spreadsheets and software programs, standard office equipment, safety equipment, automobile, large passenger van, or wheelchair accessible van, as required.
$46k-69k yearly est. 2d ago
Care Coordinator Social Worker
eQ Brand 4.2
Social worker job in Miami, FL
Utilizes MSW education and experience to perform telephonic and onsite assessments of medically complex pediatric recipients in the PDN coordinate the care program.
As part of the multidisciplinary team, regularly meets with the team and contributes to the development of a comprehensive plan of case based on the needs of the patient and family.
Utilizes independent judgement to evaluate and modify the plan of care as needed. Regularly communicates changes to the family, healthcare team, and other agencies involved.
Collaborates with the family and healthcare team to arrange for identified home care needs.
Consults on patient care issues in area(s) of expertise. Functions as a resource to the community in areas of expertise. Documents all patient care activities appropriately.
Manage daily workload associated with quality review process, including facilitation of case assignments and follows up to ensure that all cases requiring additional assistance or coordination are completed within timelines required by contract.
Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that customer confidentiality is assured.
· Maintains system for tracking all incoming and outgoing correspondence in accordance with timelines and requirements of contract.
· Reviews documentation and prepares outgoing correspondence and notifications to physicians and provider representatives in accordance with policy and contract requirements.
Assists with the coordination and facilitation of Physician Peer to Peer conferences as necessary.
Review incoming referrals and peer determinations and directs questionable referrals and/or determinations to appropriate manager for follow up.
Functions as expert resource to external customers.
Actively participates in ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of effectiveness of the program process, and works with management staff to formulate recommendations for process modifications when indicated.
Actively participates in internal initiatives, functioning as expert resource for other staff. Participates in gathering information/data for CMS reporting.
Assists in the initial and ongoing training of nurses and coordinators regarding the process and other issues relevant to coordination of care.
Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers.
Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
$35k-68k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Behavioral Health Specialist (CFTSS) - PD
Abbott House 4.1
Social worker job in Westchester, FL
Positions are PER DIEM (ON CALL). Flexible Schedule. Seeking qualified candidates throughout Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties.
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Job Summary
Based on training, experience and qualifications, the Service Provider may be called upon to provide one or more of the following services to children and families enrolled in the specific services. In no situation shall a Service Provider provide services where he/she does not meet the minimum educational requirements and qualifications necessary to provide such services as documented.
Psychiatric Supports and Treatment Services (CPST)
CPST services are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health needs and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child's treatment plan. CPST services must be part of the treatment plan, which includes goals and activities necessary to correct or ameliorate conditions discovered during the initial assessment visits. CPST is a face-to-face intervention with the child/youth (required), family/caregiver or other collateral supports. This is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as counseling, as well as functional supports.
Activities provided under CPST are intended to assist the child/youth and family caregivers to achieve stability and functional improvement in daily living, personal recovery and/or resilience, family and interpersonal relationships in school and community integration. The family/caregivers, therefore, is expected to have an integral role in the support and treatment of the child/youth's behavioral health need.
CPST is designed to provide community-based services to children and families who may have difficulty engaging in formal office settings but can benefit from home and/or community based rehabilitative services. CPST allows for delivery of services within a variety of permissible settings including, but not limited to, community locations where the child/youth lives, works, attends school, engages in services, and/or socializes.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)
Psychosocial Rehabilitation services are designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a child's/youth as an active and productive member of their family and community with the goal of achieving minimal on-going professional intervention. Services assist with implementing interventions on a treatment plan to compensate for, or eliminate, functional deficits and interpersonal and/or behavioral health barriers associated with a child/youth's behavioral health needs. Activities are “hands on” and task oriented, intended to achieve the identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child/youth's individualized treatment plan.
These services must include assisting the child/youth to develop and apply skills in natural settings. PSR is intended to foster and promote the development of needed skills identified in assessment or through the ongoing treatment of a licensed practitioner. PSR services are to be recommended by a licensed practitioner and a part of a treatment plan. PSR activities are focused on addressing the rehabilitative needs of the child/youth as part of a treatment plan and can be provided in coordination with treatment interventions by a licensed practitioner (e.g. OLP) or provider of CPST. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
Additional Responsibilities:
Responsible for the oversight and execution of all requirements for the program, as assigned.
Properly document all necessary information on each child in order to bill for services accordingly.
Participate in treatment team meetings to provide updates.
Report all Serious Reportable and Recordable Incidents to Supervisor.
Comply with Abbott House's policies, procedures, and time frames for reporting, documenting, and billing.
Knowledge of evidence based practice and complex trauma.
Any other related duties as required.
About You:
You are the ideal candidate if you are creative, mature, responsible and enthusiastic. You are also committed to helping children with emotional challenges, developmental disabilities, and medical fragility.
You have a minimum BA/BS in a human services field plus four years of relevant work experience working directly with children and families
Or you have a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services, plus one year of applicable experience.
$28k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Medical Social Worker (Hourly)
Unicity Care Management 4.1
Social worker job in Pompano Beach, FL
Job Description
The Care Manager (GCM) will manage a small caseload of private pay clients, provide coordination of services, resources and ongoing monitoring and management to clients in their home. This can include clients who are residents of Independent Living, Assisted Living or Nursing Facilities. Additionally, the Care Manager will help drive business and work with referral sources. Develops strong relationships with Community and professional organizations that will generate client referrals.
Job Duties May include:
Maintain about 10-15 hours per week
Perform in depth client assessments including medical, psychosocial, environmental, financial, legal and family assessment
Complete Fall Risk Assessment, Mini Mental Status Examination and Depression Screening for each client
Recommend and coordinate all service needs for clients
Work with client and family to develop plan of care to ensure client safety and all other needs are addressed
Work with client, family, and professional staff to implement plan of care
Collaborate with hospital, nursing home and AL/memory care staff, physicians and other medical providers as well as attorneys, financial planners, meals on wheels, and other professionals in geriatric service provider world
Perform regular home visits to monitor client status, home environment or senior community
Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling to the client and their family as needed
Provide problem solving support to clients and fellow care managers as needed
Provide crisis intervention and display critical thinking/problem solving skills
Work with business development team to meet prospective clients, families and/or referral sources
Provide back-up support to the GCM team as needed
Carefully track and document time that is spent on each client to facilitate accurate billing
Attend educational programs and networking events
Requirements
Job requirements.
Socialworker with 10 years of experience working in Geriatrics
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Valid Driver's License and dependable personal vehicle
Benefits
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Company cell phone number & Microsoft Surface
Hybrid position with flexible schedule and ability to work from home when not visiting clients.
$40k-58k yearly est. 5d ago
Bachelors Social Worker BSW - Boca Raton
External
Social worker job in Boca Raton, FL
Trustbridge Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Bachelors SocialWorker BSW to join our team. This role is based in Boca Raton.
This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. In this important clinical support role, you will provide essential psychosocial assessments and interventions that help patients and families navigate end-of-life care-directly enhancing the quality, dignity, and comfort of their hospice experience.
Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has cared for more than 200,000 South Florida families. As a community-based nonprofit, we provide 24/7 hospice and palliative care, along with caregiver support and bereavement services for families facing serious illness.
What You'll Do
Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients and families as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Performs duties that include assessment, intervention, care planning, outcome evaluation, documentation and collaboration/communication with the Interdisciplinary Team to assist patients and families with their goals and assist the team in the delivery of hospice care to the patient and family.
Job responsibilities do not include therapeutic counseling for which a license would be required. These include, but are not limited to - psychotherapy and/or cognitive therapies.
Why Join Empath Health?
Fair, Competitive Pay: Your work has value, and we reward it.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.
Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life
Growth That Lasts: Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.
A Mission That Matters: Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
One year of experience as a BSW or hospice experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and flexibly as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida-including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person-body, mind, and spirit-with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.
$36k-54k yearly est. 24d ago
Master Level Social Worker - Mental Counselor
Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Foundation, Inc.
Social worker job in West Palm Beach, FL
SCOPE: Develop and monitor the implementation of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with participants in the Residential Program, provide guidance and support to participants to meet program objectives; and contribute to the mission of Goodwill by advocating for the participants and maximizing opportunities for persons with disabilities and other barriers to become more independent, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Receive and review case files for new participants in the Housing First programs. Meet with individual participants and review interests, work history, and goals. Identify the assets and barriers of participants through observation, interviews, case notes and other means. Assess participants' abilities to learn skills and job readiness. Utilizing a person-centered approach, work in collaboration with participants and referring agencies to establish individual participant goals toward self-sufficiency. Identify barriers with participants and develop intervention plans to support participants in maintaining housing.
* Assist participants in developing natural support systems to increase housing stability.
* Conduct risk assessments and develop crisis safety plans as a result of assessment(s).
* Upon admission and regularly thereafter, review the lease agreement with the participant(s) and educate them on the terms, requirements, etc., facilitating an overall understanding of a lease agreement and actions to be taken to avoid eviction.
* Upon admission to the program, provide orientation to the participant on their apartment, building, neighborhood, community, etc. Introduce them to neighbors as appropriate. May provide assistance to the participant in learning the public transportation system and community resources available to them.
* May need to provide participants with assistance and/or training with housekeeping tasks.
* Complete SPDAT (Service Prioritization Decision Assessment Tool) for all assigned participants according to schedule/policy and procedure.
* Utilizing the results of the SPDAT, define the process for attainment of goals with measurable step by step objectives based on the participant's input. Develop the PDP with the participant, documenting measurable goals/objectives and process for attainment. Once completed, submit PDP to Team Leader for review/approval. Ensure that PDP is in compliance with all regulations and guidelines as per policy and procedure.
* Monitor and assess participant's progress towards individualized goals/objectives on the PDP and document results. Regularly review the goals/objectives with the participant and revise as appropriate and/or based on the participant's input and desires.
* Conducts homes visits with participants.
* Utilizing your clinical skills, provide participants with counseling and support. Serve as a liaison between program staff, program providers, direct care staff, and other support providers, providing modeling, training, clinical input, and guidance to non-clinical program staff. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Provide services utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Harm reduction principles, and Trauma informed care
* Master's Level SocialWorker's must be registered with the Department of Health as an intern within 1 month of hire. Receive regular, ongoing, clinical supervision under the guidance of a state approved qualified supervisor, documenting hours; actively working towards licensure.
* Engage in advocacy on behalf of participants. Facilitate assessments and information gathering and share findings with staff. Research and recommend resources based on participants, needs and desires. Make referrals as dictated by the participant's desires and as appropriate.
* Assist staff with interaction and intervention with participants during activities or outings.
* Collaborate and communicate with employment consultant and job coach, if appropriate. Participate in the job search when relevant. Participate in and provide skill development opportunities in resume development, completion of job application, transportation arrangements, practice interviews, and other pre-employment skills and activities.
* Facilitation of support and/or therapeutic groups. Plan/research appropriate/relevant topics, provide materials, schedule workshops and special events, and engage speakers. Motivate participants to attend and actively participate.
* Complete case note documentation ensuring notes are detailed, comprehensive, address participant's involvement with their PDP and documents participants' progress or lack thereof towards goal/objective attainment. Ensures a case note is completed for every contact made with the participant as well as for every contact made on behalf of a participant.
* Complete file reviews as directed by Management, the Team Leader and/or policy and procedure. Ensure that the case files and participant records are comprehensive, accurate and complete. Ensure required forms are updated according to regulation and/or policy and procedure. Ensure file is in compliance with regulations and requirements. Enter participant updates and information into databases in accordance with policy and procedures. Collect and calculate statistics by participant and submit to referring agencies as directed by the Team Leader.
* Attend and actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings providing clinical input/insight/feedback utilizing a solution oriented approach.
20. Attend and actively participates in staff meetings as scheduled/directed.
21. Attend and actively participates in all required internal/external trainings. If not already trained, attends motivational interviewing training and demonstrates use of the model on a daily basis through their interactions.
22. Provide assistance with other general department activities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Demonstrate by words and actions a commitment to the Goodwill mission to help people with disabilities and other barriers to become self-sufficient, working members of the community.
* Perform or assist with any duties or operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
* Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules, keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
* Participate in any variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
* Master's Degree in Social Services or Mental Health Counseling or related field.
* Minimum of one (1) year case management experience and/or experience working with the homeless population preferred.
* Willingness to work in a fast paced environment supporting clients living in a housing first program.
* Experience with mental health, substance abuse, and knowledge of trauma.
* Flexibility and adaptability to ensure that all services are person centered.
* CPR and First Aid training preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent communication skills required. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with participants, community stakeholders, employers and referral agents.
* Excellent time management, problem solving skills & organizational skills.
* Must have a valid Florida driver's license, valid insurance, reliable transportation for travel to outlying locations and the ability to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* General office environment
* Regular pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, kneeling stooping and bending
* Occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 30 lbs.
* Regular travel
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer and usual peripherals, word processing, spreadsheets and software programs, standard office equipment, safety equipment, automobile, large passenger van, or wheelchair accessible van, as required.
$36k-54k yearly est. 2d ago
Social Worker
The Wow Center Miami
Social worker job in Miami, FL
About The WOW Center Founded in 1972 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, The WOW Center helps adults with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through education, training, and community integration. Our team is passionate about empowering individuals to live meaningful, self-directed lives and were looking for a compassionate, organized, and dependable professional to join us in this mission.
Position Overview
The SocialWorkerplays a key role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through case management, advocacy, and collaboration with families and support teams. This position ensures that all program records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with state and federal regulations, while fostering strong relationships with participants and their families.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Proficient computer and record-keeping skills.
Excellent organizational and phone skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Reliable, dependable, and compassionate team player.
Key Responsibilities
Organize, coordinate, and maintain individual records per agency and regulatory standards.
Schedule and conduct monthly IPP (Individual Program Plan) or support plan meetings with individuals, families, support coordinators, and staff.
Prepare annual reports and maintain ongoing case notes and documentation for each individual.
Review and verify support plans and communicate any discrepancies to support coordinators.
Supervise individuals during program activities, lunch periods, field trips, and special events.
Provide counseling to individuals and families as needed.
Prepare and submit incident/accident reports to relevant parties.
Communicate regularly with families, caretakers, and support coordinators regarding individual progress and needs.
Support smooth transitions for new enrollments and discharges.
Refer individuals to outside providers when additional services are needed.
Advocate for individuals rights, choices, and access to appropriate services.
Assist with state audits and participate in staff and in-service meetings.
Why Join Us
At The WOW Center, youll be part of a mission-driven team that truly makes a difference every day. We offer a supportive environment, meaningful work, and the opportunity to empower individuals to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
$35k-54k yearly est. 12d ago
BSW Social Work Internship
Poverello Center
Social worker job in Wilton Manors, FL
SUMMARY: The BSW Social Work Intern at the Eat Well Center is a paid part-time position available to a certain number of BSW students participating in accredited Social Work higher educational programs each semester. From Poverello's perspective, this is a short-term job assigned to assist clients with accessing Poverello and community services. The BSW Social Work Intern is responsible for creating a welcoming environment in the Food Pantry, assisting clients in all aspects of food pick up, packing client food menu orders, and ensuring that clients are eligible for services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
WOW Customers over the phone, online chat, or email.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
Enthusiasm and a Be BOLD attitude with great customer service skills.
A problem solver with keen attention to detail.
A WORK Together approach with open communication, excellence in service, integrity, and accountability.
Knows how to address customer concerns creatively and share feedback with other teammates.
Build TRUST by working as a team member, as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and take responsibility to ensure customers are satisfied.
Packing groceries/orders in the food pantry.
Assist client with menu selection.
Take food order, assisting clients with selection of medical tailored menus.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and TPC policy.
Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
Working closely with other departments as necessary to maintain client update.
Ability to work quickly and effectively while maintaining a calm atmosphere.
Must be willing to be of assistance to those in need.
Organize and track all voucher receipts.
Accurately completes data entry necessary.
Assist with all grant requirements.
Receive customers who arrive without appointments or walk-in.
Schedule appointments, clients are placed on the call back list/client must be contacted before the end of the business day.
Assist clients with SNAP applications.
Refer clients for mental health, substance abuse, smoking cessation, and other services as needed.
$29k-40k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Home Health Medical Social Worker
American Home Health Agency 3.9
Social worker job in Hialeah, FL
Job DescriptionSEEKING PRN IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: Miami-Dade, Broward We are looking for a qualified Medical SocialWorker 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
$36k-53k yearly est. 1d ago
Victim Advocate for Human Trafficking Survivors
Camillus House Inc. 3.5
Social worker job in Miami, FL
Job DescriptionDescription:
Who We Are
At Camillus House, we are driven by our mission to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Florida. Guided by the teachings of St. John of God, we provide comprehensive services that include housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and supportive services. Our core values Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility shape how we serve our clients, support one another, and uphold the dignity and worth of every person.
Who You Are
You are a compassionate and mission driven advocate with a strong commitment to supporting survivors of human trafficking through trauma informed client centered care. You are skilled at building trust, navigating complex housing and social service systems, and empowering individuals to achieve safety, stability, and independence. You bring empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity to your work and are able to balance advocacy, crisis response, and case management in a fast-paced environment. You are deeply aligned with Camillus House values and motivated by service to others.
What You Will Do
As the Victim Advocate for Human Trafficking Survivors, you will provide comprehensive wraparound support to survivors as they transition from emergency shelter into stable housing. Reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health, you will play a critical role in helping clients achieve long-term housing stability, safety, and self-sufficiency through a rapid rehousing model.
Your responsibilities include:
Case Management and Service Planning: Deliver individualized, survivor centered case management based on each client's unique needs. Develop, implement, and monitor service plans focused on housing stability, employment readiness, financial literacy, healthcare access, and overall well-being. Coordinate referrals and maintain ongoing communication with internal and community service providers.
Client Advocacy and Support: Provide trauma informed advocacy and emotional support to survivors accessing emergency and transitional housing services. Establish trusting relationships that foster empowerment, self-advocacy, autonomy, and long term independence.
Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning: Respond effectively to crises by providing immediate emotional support and practical interventions. Develop, reassess, and update personalized safety plans to address ongoing risks and promote survivor safety throughout the housing transition process.
Follow Up and Ongoing Engagement: Maintain consistent contact with survivors after housing placement through home visits, check ins, and progress evaluations. Identify emerging needs early and provide timely support to promote housing retention and stability.
Housing Stability and Rapid Rehousing: Assist survivors with locating, securing, and maintaining safe and stable housing. Support clients through housing applications, lease processes, landlord engagement, and move in coordination. Monitor housing progress and rental assistance as survivors work toward financial independence.
Legal and Systems Advocacy: Support survivors in accessing legal resources related to immigration, family law, employment rights, and criminal record expungement. Provide advocacy, referrals, and accompaniment while respecting survivor choice and confidentiality.
Mission and Values Integration: Demonstrate Camillus House values by welcoming all individuals with hospitality, treating every person with dignity and respect, supporting holistic well being of mind, body, and spirit, delivering high quality services, and acting responsibly as a steward of resources and relationships.
Other Duties
What You Will Bring
Education and Credentials: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, housing studies, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Certifications or specialized training in trauma informed care, housing advocacy, or services for survivors of human trafficking are strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two to three years of professional experience in victim advocacy, housing services, or a related social services field. Experience supporting survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, or homelessness preferred. Prior experience working within rapid rehousing or transitional housing programs is highly desirable.
Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across community partners.
Crisis Management and Problem Solving: Strong crisis intervention, decision making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm, effective, and client focused in high pressure situations.
Cultural Competence: Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Housing Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of rapid rehousing models, housing systems, and rental assistance programs, including the ability to engage landlords and navigate housing placement processes.
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English required. Spanish preferred. Additional languages, including Creole, are a plus.
Organizational and Documentation Skills: Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, particularly in maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
Professionalism and Emotional Resilience: High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience when working with vulnerable populations and complex situations.
Trauma Informed Practice: Strong understanding of trauma informed, survivor centered approaches that promote empowerment, safety, and long-term stability.
Verbal and Written Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advocate effectively, document clearly, and engage with clients and partners professionally.
Work Environment and Schedule: This is a non-remote, full-time position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, holidays, or on call responsibilities as program needs dictate. The role involves standing, walking, and use of hands, with occasional lifting of up to twenty-five pounds. The work environment noise level ranges from low to moderate.
Requirements:
What We Offer
• Comprehensive Medical Plans (PPO & HMO options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• GAP Insurance (fully paid by employer)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Proactive Health Management Plan (PHMP) Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-life issues
• Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Floating Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
Camillus House is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, valuing diversity, and fostering a culture of equity.
$32k-37k yearly est. 2d ago
Master's of Social Work (MSW) Intern
Palm Beach County Public Defender/15Th Circuit
Social worker job in West Palm Beach, FL
Job DescriptionThe Palm Beach County Public Defender's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is a client-centered, dynamic advocacy office providing representation to people whose lives and liberty are at stake. The office handles close to 30,000 cases per year and has approximately 200 employees including lawyers, investigators, socialworkers, and support staff. The main office, housing the trial and appellate divisions, is in downtown West Palm Beach and there are four branch offices in other areas of the county.
Divisions include: County Court; Felony; Mental Health; Major Crimes; Youth Defense; Appeals; and Investigative & Social Services' Units.
Social services members at the PD-15 Judicial Circuit assist attorneys and clients in many ways, which varies based on the client's needs, availability of community services, the number of face-to-face meetings with each client, and the offense.
PD-15's unpaid/volunteer social work interns are typically local university MSW students, who work with the office for the academic year in order to establish and maintain a relationship with clients. MSW may receive credit for their participation. To expose first-year MSW student interns to the field of social work, interns learn case management, interviewing, and assessment skills through shadowing one of PD-15's mental health socialworkers. Interns also work with juvenile probation cases to motivate offenders to complete the requirements of probation and ideally achieve early termination of their probation early.
We accept two, first-year MSW students throughout the year.
We have MOUs with FAU, LSU, and Tulane University. Prior approval from the school is necessary.
Students may receive academic credit.
Interns are unpaid/volunteer.
A student of any other College or University is welcome to apply. Prior approval from the school is necessary.
A minimum of 16 hours a week is mandatory.
We also accept volunteers if program is not filled by students, no college credit is earned.
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$29k-40k yearly est. 12d ago
Social Worker
Behavioral Health Management LLC 4.3
Social worker job in Boynton Beach, FL
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical SocialWorker (LCSW) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality mental health services to individuals and families, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. This role requires a strong understanding of clinical counseling practices, case management, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. This position requires an eligible background check clearance from Florida Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse information can be found at the following address ********************************
Duties
Responsible to provide clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies and procedures of the hospital and the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Ensure that services provided are in accordance with relevant ethical and professional standards of care
Communicates pertinent findings to the treatment team.
Provides group using professional treatment modalities.
Provide individual therapy as needed per treatment team request.
Conducts educational and other assigned groups for patients and/or family members.
Attends all treatment teams for assigned residents.
Attends weekly/monthly clinical supervision as assigned.
Provides weekly clinical supervision as assigned if applicable.
Coordinates multifamily/group/family education group.
Participates in any quality improvement activities that involve psychology services
Completes all program notes before the end of the business day.
Maintains data regarding services rendered relevant to departmental statistical needs
In consultation with Hospital Clinical Director and administrative supervisors, develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services provided.
Responds to crisis situations and manages patient behaviors in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure.
Assists with the unit milieu to guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program, emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions.
May assist in the development and refinement of facility policies and procedures to ensure that these not only meet recognized standards.
Consistently follows the program schedule and implements all safety and security procedures.
May assist in departmental staff selection and recruitment
May assist in administrative and managerial responsibilities and duties; such would be under the direction of the Hospital Chief Executive Medical Director
Flexible hours are expected and may include weekends and nights.
Participates in training and development for purpose of professional growth and skill enhancement.
Provide back-up services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
Serve as a role model
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and is proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications.
Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
$39k-51k yearly est. 25d ago
(MSW) MASTERS SOCIAL WORKER (SBP)
Community Health of South Florida, Inc. 4.1
Social worker job in Miami, FL
The School Health SocialWorker II provides School Health covered services to students, parents, families, school personnel, and the community. Serving as a member of the school staff and district crisis team. REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
Graduated from an accredited College or University with a MSW. Two (2) year's experience in the Behavioral Health Care field or Social Services desired. One (1) year of experience working with children desired.
Licensure / Certification:
Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Must have an active Florida Driver's License.
Skills / Ability:
Demonstrates ability to provide psychosocial assessments, formal and informal, staff training, knowledge of State, Federal, and Professional regulations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals (culturally and age specific). Must be able to conduct home visits using own transportation. Knowledge of Spanish, French and Creole desired.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION)
Assist in day-to-day health team activities and operation.
Knowledge of DSM IV Codes and DSM V.
Complies with all CHI and School Health standards, policies and procedures, and make a positive contribution to the workplace.
Maintains and adherences to CHI's Confidentiality Policy and Procedures.
Maintains ongoing record audits to ensure compliance and performance improvement of social work services provided.
Assist in the development of departmental Policies and Procedures.
Interpret Policies and Procedures for departmental personnel, patients, and their families.
Deliver and document patient care according to established Policies and Procedures.
Record in a systematic, concise form and following the established guidelines, pertinent findings and actions taken in the patient's medical record.
Provide for professional growth of self and development of staff.
Participate in appropriate continuing education, in-service training, and Performance Improvement Program Functions as a liaison between school staff, students, parents and the organization.
Maintain current CPR certification and professional registration.
Organize and conducts educational sessions.
Staff due for renewal must complete the fingerprinting renewal process within (4) months prior to the expiration date of the original fingerprinting date. The renewal process is only complete once the picture ID is obtained. Reimbursement will be provided upon proof of receipts.
Collaborates with community agencies to provide in-service training, health fairs, and workshops for students, parents/guardians, and school-site staff.
Perform clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner.
Participate in school multi-disciplinary meetings to assess student social/emotional and academic needs.
Recognize and respect patient's rights and responsibilities.
Provide leadership to school teams and staff; and complete assignments on time.
Observe dress code and wear identification badge.
Does not abuse PTO or UPTO.
Maintain open communications with other departments, school staff, administrative staff, community agencies and organizations.
Cooperate and integrate other disciplines in the education or community programs developed.
Participate in community and school programs, as assigned.
Coordinate, home visits for at-risk students and families.
Makes referrals as warranted.
Provides individual, family and/or group counseling.
Maintains productivity monthly.
Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.
Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.
Follows established policies for Health Information Management in the School Based Setting.
Perform screenings for developmental, social, emotional and behavioral well-being for early identification and primary prevention of challenges, and for timely and responsive assessment or intervention services needed for at-risk students.
Assist with screenings for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and attend staffing meetings for students being considered for the ESE programs.
Perform assessments such as psychosocial/developmental history, adaptive behavior measurements, and classroom observations.
Prepare individualized assessments and incorporate parents', students' and teachers' perspectives and performance objectives into final assessments.
Implement interventions aimed at improving students' behavioral health, social-emotional development, and academic achievement.
Provide individual, group and family counseling to address targeted problems interfering with students' functioning and well-being.
Identify obstacles to success while building on strengths and resiliencies; offer the opportunity to explore different ways of understanding and perceiving the environment and facilitate effective ways of coping.
Assist schools in creating and maintaining a safe school environment that promotes learning and the development of cognitive, academic, emotional, and social growth among students.
Participate in reducing risk for vulnerable students by promoting awareness, responding to crises and assisting schools in reinstating a state of functional safety and security.
Register students in Pomis (Intergy) and follow established Accounting Policies and Procedures.
Follows established Accounting Policies and Procedures to complete all requirements no later than the same day of intervention.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUMMARY: The MSW Social Work Intern at the Eat Well Center is a paid part-time position available to a certain number of MSW students each semester. From Poverello's perspective, this is a short-term job assigned to assist clients with accessing Poverello and community services and providing a limited amount of psychosocial counseling. The MSW Social Work Intern is responsible for creating a welcoming environment in the Food Pantry, assisting clients in all aspects of food pick up, packing client food menu orders, and ensuring that clients are eligible for services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
WOW Customers over the phone, online chat, or email.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
Enthusiasm and a Be BOLD attitude with great customer service skills.
A problem solver with keen attention to detail.
A WORK Together approach with open communication, excellence in service, integrity, and accountability.
Knows how to address customer concerns creatively and share feedback with other teammates.
Build TRUST by working as a team member, as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and take responsibility to ensure customers are satisfied.
Packing groceries/orders in the food pantry.
Assist client with menu selection.
Take food order, assisting clients with selection of medical tailored menus.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and TPC policy.
Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
Working closely with other departments as necessary to maintain client update.
Ability to work quickly and effectively while maintaining a calm atmosphere.
Must be willing to be of assistance to those in need.
Organize and track all voucher receipts.
Accurately completes data entry necessary.
Assist with all grant requirements.
Receive customers who arrive without appointments or walk-in.
Schedule appointments, clients are placed on the call back list/client must be contacted before the end of the business day.
Assist clients with SNAP applications.
Refer clients for mental health, substance abuse, smoking cessation, and other services as needed.
Coordinate interdisciplinary case conferences, billing as appropriate for each.
Provide group and individual psychosocial services for program participants.
How much does a social worker earn in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average social worker in Fort Lauderdale, FL earns between $29,000 and $65,000 annually. This compares to the national average social worker range of $37,000 to $67,000.
Average social worker salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$44,000
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