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Job Description

University of Miami is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a job in North Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Discipline : Social Work
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, LCSW, in the Cancer Support Services Department.

Sign on- Bonus - $5,000

SUMMARY

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’s Degree in Social Work

Experience :

Minimum 1 year of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

Ability to communicate effectively 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.

University of Miami Job ID #R100084307A1.

About University of Miami

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

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