Social Worker (MSW) - Casual
Nemours is seeking a Social Worker to join our casual team!
MSW Casual Position currently covers after hours/evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight on call shifts, split between the MSW Casual Team. Currently the MSW Shifts are as follows:
- Weekdays Monday-Friday: 6p-10p / Weekday On-Call: 10p-8am
- Saturday and Sunday: 12p-10p (shift can be split between 2 people) / Weekend On-Call: 10p-8am
- The Inpatient Social Work Department reserves the right to modify the above hours based on department and patient needs.
The Social Worker - MSW will provide comprehensive psychosocial services to patients admitted to Nemours Children's Hospital. The primary focus will be addressing patients' psychosocial needs and enhancing their overall well-being. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating patient and family adjustment to illness, ensuring optimal functioning for both individuals and families. We expect excellence in the following areas:
- Psychosocial Support:
- Offer compassionate and evidence-based psychosocial support to children with various diagnoses, including medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.
- Family Assistance:
- Assist families in navigating the healthcare system effectively.
- Link families with a range of services tailored to meet their unique needs.
- Age-Specific Expertise:
- Apply age-specific principles of growth and development to your practice.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate seamlessly with all members of the healthcare team, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
Responsibilities:
The Social Worker - MSW will play a pivotal role in addressing patients' psychosocial needs within our healthcare setting. The responsibilities encompass assessment, intervention, coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Here are the key aspects of your role:
- Complex Assessment and Goal Setting:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and their families' biopsychosocial situations.
- Establish clear goals and periodically re-assess the patient/family situation.
- Document thorough psychosocial assessments and histories for patients and families.
- Crisis Intervention Services:
- Provide timely crisis intervention services, including cases involving domestic violence, psychiatric emergencies, child abuse, and family disputes.
- Referral Triage and Treatment:
- Assess patient mental health needs and refer for counseling and psychiatry as needed (both internally and to external community providers)
- Comprehensive Care Management:
- Perform admission screenings and psychosocial assessments.
- Offer case management, medical crisis counseling, patient/family education, advocacy, residential placement, community referral facilitation, crisis intervention, and mental health evaluation.
- Child Abuse Investigations and Domestic Violence Management:
- Assist with the assessment and coordination of child abuse investigations within the hospital.
- In collaboration with the medical team, manage domestic violence situations.
- Professional Development:
- Continuously update your education and skill level in the field.
- Attend in-service presentations and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance your knowledge base.
- Hospital Discharge Planning:
- Asses social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and escalate complex cases to avoid discharge delays.
- On-Call Responsiveness:
- If on-call, promptly respond to events and service requests within 5 minutes of receiving a phone call.
- Remain within a 30-minute drive of the hospital.
Requirements:
- Masters degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Must be eligible for and actively working towards a valid license in Clinical Social Work in the State of Florida.
- 6+ months experience - Graduate school internship may be applied to the job related experience at the discretion of administration