Clinical Social Worker, MSW

Jackson Behavioral Health

Department: Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital | Mental Health Case Management

Address: 1695 NW 9th Ave Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details: Days | Full-Time

About Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital:

Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (JBHH) is a three-story, 180,000-square-foot facility committed to the highest quality, treatment, and service. Opened in 1999, JBHH consolidates evaluation, clinical treatment, teaching and research, to offer a full continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and elderly, including crisis stabilization, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient programs. In association with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, JBHH offers specialized treatment for numerous conditions including depression and mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation or behavior, anxiety and panic disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and Alzheimer's disease. JBHH also specializes in criminal justice mental health services.

Summary

Clinical Social Worker, MSW is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of special research studies related to the provisions of social services, counseling, leadership and policy development while working with adult and pediatric patients. The functions both within the hospital setting and in the satellite clinics.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff to design and implement appropriate treatment plans, including discharge plans.
• Provides professional counseling and therapeutic intervention to patients and/or families utilizing age specific treatment modalities.
• Collaborates with community agencies which provide services for patients and their families.
• Leads or co-leads patients groups as needed.
• Submits statistical reports as required.
• Participates in orientation and training of social work and interdisciplinary staff.
• Participates on research projects as required for program planning and evaluation.
• Maintains current knowledge of social work practice including specific knowledge of age related bio-psychosocial issues.
• Participates in Committees as assigned.
• Supervises students.
• Provides coverage as assigned.
• Participates in hospital, departmental and unit meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Experience

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work is required.

Credentials

BLS certification is required only for staff who provide bedside care or perform physical clinical interventions with patients. InterQual certification highly preferred.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.