Social Work - Master of Social Work

Job Description

University of Miami is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a job in Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Master of Social Work
• Discipline : Social Work
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

$5,000 Sign – On Bonus

The Department of Social Work has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Social Worker, MSW at UTower. The Social Worker, MSW provides social services to patients and their families, including counseling and support. Moreover, this position establishes a plan of care that fosters personal worth, spiritual well-being and human dignity in each patient.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post patient care.

2. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.

3. Performs patient assessment, including looking at illness, mental status, and family dynamics.

4. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.

5. Links patients and their families to appropriate community resources.

6. Serves as patient advocate and liaison to physicians, insurance companies, and community agencies.

7. Helps the patient and their family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.

8. Provides clinical supervision and guidance to junior social workers.

9. 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 :

Master’s degree in social work

Minimum 1 year of experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

University of Miami Job ID #R100090515.

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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