Job description

Education/Training
Master’s Degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.

Licensure/Certification
Maintains a current State of Florida License.

Experience

Three years related experience to include one year of HIV experience.

Provides Thorough Psychosocial Evaluations and Assessment of Patient and Family Needs

• Interviews patient/family
• Continually assesses social and emotional functioning and patient/family adjustment to illness/injury/problem
• Identifies and plans for treatment of current or potential adjustment difficulties
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to thoroughly assess and provide care appropriate to the patients served
• Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Collects, assesses, and interprets data reflective of the patient’s status and identifies each patient’s needs relative to patient’s age and developmental level
• Identifies cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and other factors that may impact treatment
• Provides information and helps educate patient/family
• Provides appropriate referrals to link patient/family with resources, services, and opportunities
• Reports any suspected abuse or neglect issues, as per Florida State statues
• Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise legible documentation in a timely manner in patient records in accordance with department guidelines

Develops Psychosocial Treatment Plan for Patient when Appropriate

• Uses information obtained from psychosocial assessment and by other team members to develop a treatment plan specific for patient/family needs
• Involves patient/family in the development of the treatment plan
• Provides direction as needed to other team members, as required, regarding services to patient/family

Facilitates Transition to Next Level of Care

• Ensures continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare team
• Maintains contact with patient/family throughout treatment to adapt discharge planning to changing needs
• Makes referrals based upon ongoing psychosocial assessment
• Communicates with service providers to help patient/family obtain needed services (advocacy)

Provides Clinical Counseling/Therapy for Patients and Families when Appropriate

• LCSW’s can initiate Baker Act 52. All clinicians can process a Baker Act 32 and act as liaison with the court system
• Conducts cognitive screenings to assist with formation with DSMV diagnosis and treatment
• Provides appropriate clinical counseling/therapy which may include individual, group and/or family therapy
• Provides individual and family crisis intervention where appropriate
• Facilitates optimal adjustment to problems identified in clinical psychosocial treatment plan
• Provides psycho-education information to patient and family when appropriate
• Collaborates with healthcare team in promoting and providing mental health education and wellness initiatives
• Provides as appropriate, relaxation and stress management interventions or techniques

Provides Quality Patient/Family Care of all age Groups

• Encourages patient/family participation in care and empowers patient/family whenever possible
• Helps explain procedures, therapies, systems, and treatment plans in age/developmental/educational specific psychosocial needs
• Provides treatment appropriate for patient/family’s age, developmental level, educational level, and specific psychosocial needs
• Demonstrates a positive professional attitude and cooperatively and constructively relates to all patients, families, guests, and other healthcare members
• Respects and supports patient/family rights and advocates for patient/family
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with department policy and professional standards
• Proficiently organizes individual workload and sets appropriate priorities based on patient’s needs, treatment plan, and department policy and standards
• Always maintains patient safety
• Attends patient rounds as indicated

Practices and Promotes Positive Client Relations

• Consistently follows Commitment to Excellence Standards
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment by identifying risk management issues and ethical conflicts. Addresses with appropriate disciplines as indicated.
• Addresses and seeks to rectify patient, family, guest complaints/concerns
• Facilitates productivity, team building, and high team morale in the department and organization

Other Related Functions

• Effectively and efficiently uses human resources, time, equipment, and supplies
• Provides coverage for other Clinicians as needed
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Education/Training
Master’s Degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.

Licensure/Certification
Maintains a current State of Florida License.

Experience
Three years related experience to include one year of HIV experience.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills
Precise eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

Essential Mental Abilities
Knowledgeable and competent to perform all essential functions. Moderate exposure to stress and mental fatigue.

Essential Sensory Requirements
Ability to perform all essential functions visually and audibly.

Essential Physical Requirements
Sufficient strength to lift, pull, or push light to heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to Hazards
Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids and chemical products.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $29.88 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32805: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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