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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Social Worker to work in Miami.

The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, intervention, treatment, and discharge planning to patients and families to assist them in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis or life situations. The incumbent strives to meet the continuing needs of patients post hospitalization.

Core Qualifications:

• Interviews clients and their families and coordinates programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs.
• Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental problems.
• Formulates and implements plans utilizing appropriate social work interventions.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patients and families in the development and implementation of plans.
• Assists with the screening, identification, and management of victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and rape.
• Makes referrals and serves as a resource for the healthcare team and serves as a patient advocate.
• Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues and preserves records and statistics.
• Attends and participates in staff, committee, department, and other administrative meetings.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  
  

Department Specific Functions:

• Conduct assessments and provide direct services to students and families, identifying needs and creating individualized service plans. Ensure that students receive the appropriate health, behavioral, and social interventions.
• Work closely with school personnel, including teachers, school nurses, administrators, and counselors, to ensure integrated and coordinated care for students. Act as a liaison between families and community health services.
• Advocate for students’ health and well-being, helping to navigate and access resources such as mental health services, healthcare coverage, housing assistance, and financial support.
• Provide short-term crisis intervention and support for students and families facing immediate health, behavioral, or social challenges.
• Maintain detailed and confidential case records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and school district policies. Regularly track and report progress, outcomes, and trends.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local community agencies, healthcare providers, and public service organizations to enhance service delivery and ensure resources are effectively utilized.
• Work effectively with diverse populations, respecting cultural values and addressing unique barriers faced by students from various backgrounds.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• 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.
  
  
  

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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:

H9