Social Worker, MSW

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet . The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, MSW in the Social Services Department at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. CORE JOB SUMMARY 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 inpatient 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 Education: Master's degree in relevant field required Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. 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: H10