Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

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The University of Miami Health System has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Social Worker, LCSW.

SUMMARY

The University of Miami Health System will soon open the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community.  UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community.  Once complete, UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. UHealth at Doral will open in September, 2024.

Sign on- Bonus - $5,000

The Social Worker, LCSW works with clients in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health. This position provides emotional support, mental health evaluations and therapy, and case management services.

Core Job Functions:

• Advocates for and helps clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues.

• Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of behavioral problems.

• Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions.

• Provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes.

• Assists patients and their families through individual, group, and education conferences to understand, accept, and follow treatment recommendations.

• Refers patients and their families to specialized treatment programs in accordance with their needs, and monitors and evaluates their progress.

• Collaborates with the other departments to integrate care where needed.

• Maintains current and appropriate documentation in patient chart.

• Acts as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases.

• 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:

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Certification and Licensing:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

BLS Certified (within 3 months of hire)

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish in both oral and written form.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions:

• Clinically evaluates patients for depression, anxiety and provides short-term counseling.

• On-call rotation for the facility to receive and facilitate after-hour calls. 

• If deemed clinically necessary, independently facilitates an involuntary examination under the Baker Act, and transfers to the nearest Baker Act receiving facility.  

• Presents at educational conferences as the experts in psychosocial practice. 

• Services to the community through education, consultation, research, and volunteering to utilize, promote or strengthen the community services, programs, and resources available to meet the needs of patients.

• Services to