Social Worker LCSW

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families.

Job Title : Licensed Social Worker LCSW PACE

Job Summary

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for the direct social work and case management services to the participants of the MJH PACE Program. The Clinical Social Worker contributes the psychosocial perspective to the interdisciplinary evaluation, assessment, plan of care, ongoing services, and disenrollment process. Social Work interventions could include individual participant contacts, appropriate collateral contacts, participant and family education, assessments, counseling, mobilizing resources, addressing mental health needs as they arise, ongoing case management and disenrollment procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate care to optimize the health status and quality of life of (PACE Program) participants
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team’s initial assessments, care planning and ongoing re-evaluations of participant’s case
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities and acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants
• Encourages effective relationships among staff geared to the building and maintenance of cohesive team
• Consults and advises staff members as to the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care
• Educates staff members on the availability of social services in the community
• Participates in Program and Policy development of the Social Work component of Florida PACE Centers
• Completes Health record documentation according to established documentation standards and in a timely manner
• Continue professional development through attendance at staff meetings and engaging in educational opportunities to maintain professional competence and licensure
• Consistently follows the Social Work Code of Ethic, treats all people with respect, maintains confidentiality and strives toward service excellence

Job Requirements

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Infectious Material Exposure

Organizational Expectations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical / dental / vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

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