Medical Social Worker - MSW - Emergency Dept Job at Lee Health, Fort Myers, FL

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  • Lee Health
  • Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908

Department: Care Management

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.32 - $39.42 / hour

Seeking a Medical Social Worker with acute care hospital experience, preferably with children and families for this opportunity in the Emergency Department at Golisano Children's Hospital of SW FL. Will consider applicants with 2 or more years of post Masters Degree work experience.

Summary

The Emergency Department Social Worker is experienced in rapid assessment, developing crisis management plans and aids physically ill patients and their families. The Social Worker assists in resolving the social and psychological problems related to the illness. The Social worker sensitizes other health care providers about the social and psychological aspects of illness.

The Social Worker provides clinical coordination and therapeutic interventions through assessment, referral and interdisciplinary planning for high-risk populations with particular focus on frequent utilizers of the healthcare system. The Social Worker will link patients and families to systems that provide resources, services and opportunities to achieve and maintain maximum functioning. The Social Worker provides support to patients and families regarding adjustments to disease process and illnesses. The Social Worker also expedites linking patients with systems in the community to provide them with resources, services and opportunities to achieve and maintain maximum functioning, and conduct screenings for CBT resource linkage.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred
and/or
Master's Social Work Required

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred
and/or
1 Year Required

Additional Requirements

Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in medical or healthcare setting.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses

Required/
Preferred

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Additional Requirements

Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer, analytical, grammar and spelling skills. Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

US:FL:Fort Myers

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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