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Summary:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides advanced clinical social work services in support of the Emergency Department (ED) at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (JDCH), with expertise in high-risk psychosocial, behavioral health, and legally complex cases in the acute care setting. The LCSW manages a caseload and serves as a clinical expert and resource for cases requiring advanced social work interventions. This role utilizes specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention related to medical, psychosocial, mental health, and behavioral health needs; patient and caregiver navigation; and discharge planning. The LCSW collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to address complex needs and support safe, effective transitions of care. This position would work from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with rotating weekend shifts. The schedule may be subject to change based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities:

May supervise and/or train new staff, students, and interns.

Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary transplant providers. Makes appropriate referrals to community agencies, which include but are not limited to: Department of Children & Families (DCF), Adult Protective Services (APS), Social Security Administration (SSA), Center for Medicare Services (CMS), and/or disease-specific resources.

Designs and facilitates support groups and other programs.

Interviews and assesses patients, family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives. Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments for applicable moderate or high-risk patients to assist with care coordination and discharge planning needs.

Develops behavioral agreements with patient and/or families that address adherence and commitment to treatment plan. Assists with patient fundraising.

Leads complex family meetings. Assists patient in the comprehension of complex instructions, resolves conflicts, or facilitates conflict resolution. Provides crisis intervention for patients and family members.

Attends interdisciplinary rounds and identifies appropriate resources for financial, insurance, transportation, housing, healthcare, mental health, and spiritual services.

Manages cases involving guardianship, abuse/neglect, ethical concerns, and legal involvement. Documents clinical assessments and interventions.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING

• IT, CLINICAL

POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, DISCHARGE PLANNING CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS, INTAKE

• BEHAVIORAL

HEALTH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Masters:

Social Work (Required)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW LICENSE)

• State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, effective (verbal and written) communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful and fast paced environment and take appropriate action. Must have strong organizational/priority setting/multi-tasking skills. Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.

Required Work Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years' post MSW experience in the related field required. Previous experience working in a hospital setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Bending and Stooping = 80% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 60% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0

• 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
• 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0
• 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Pushing or Pulling 26
• 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 80% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 0% Sitting = 80% Squatting = 60% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing
• Far = 80% Seeing
• Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards
• Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards
• Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 60% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 60% Latex = 80% Computer Monitor = 80% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 60% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Evenings Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net