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The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, LCSW in the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Department in Downtown.

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 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

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and / or certifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

Department Specific Functions :

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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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Pay Grade : H11