Job Information
University of Miami Social Worker in Miami, Florida
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a part time Social Worker to work in Miami, FL. The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, intervention, and/or treatment and discharge planning to patients and families to assist them in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, and/or life situation and meet the continuing needs of patients post hospitalization.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Interviews clients and their families and coordinates programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs.
Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental problems.
Formulates and implements plans utilizing appropriate social work interventions.
Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patients and families in the development and implementation of plans.
Assists with the screening, identification, and management of victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and rape.
Makes referrals and serves as a resource for the healthcare team and serves as a patient advocate.
Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues and preserves records and statistics.
Attends and participates in staff, committee, department, and other administrative meetings.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
Assist families in obtaining financial aid to support hearing loss services and/or obtaining devices.
Work collaboratively with program directors to manage and coordinate the hearing aid and cochlear implant loaner bank.
Collaborate with the health care team and involve the patient/family in the development and implementation of plans.
Facilitate case management across a multidisciplinary care continuum which includes interacting with consulting physicians, third party payer and other health care providers to facilitate movement of the patient through the system and arrangement of an appropriate discharge plan.
Provide case management and referrals on an as-needed base.
Ensure there are no barriers limiting the patient from attending his/her appointments at the University of Miami Ear Institute.
Partner on school related issues with the Deaf Educator to provide family support if needed.
Assist with early intervention referrals and consistent communication with the Florida Department of Health Early Steps program.
Provide short term counseling to families and individuals that require emotional support during the cochlear implant evaluation process as well as post implant issues that arise.
Provide referrals for long term counseling.
Provide phone/face to face intakes to any patients and families to facilitate the start of hearing loss services.
Partner with Directors of CHP and Family Support Services to plan, coordinate, and attend CHP program events.
May function as a resource to other staff as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Works well in high-paced environments
Thrives when working independently or with collaborators
Ability to approach and handle situations with sympathy and compassion
Welcoming of challenges that may present themselves
Self-starter
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H9
