Social Worker, LCSW at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Comprehensive AIDS Program has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, LCSW position. The incumbent works with clients in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health. This position provides emotional support, mental health evaluations and therapy, and case management services.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Advocates for and helps clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues.
  
  


• Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of behavioral problems.
  
  


• Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions.
  
  


• Provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes.
  
  


• Assists patients and their families through individual, group, and education conferences to understand, accept, and follow treatment recommendations.
  
  


• Refers patients and their families to specialized treatment programs in accordance with their needs, and monitors and evaluates their progress.
  
  


• Collaborates with the other departments to integrate care where needed.
  
  


• Maintains current and appropriate documentation in patient chart.
  
  


• Acts as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases.
  
  


• 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

• Master's Degree in Social Work
  
  


• Certification in relevant specialty or field
  
  


• Minimum 1 year of experience
  
  

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM




Department Specific Functions



Licensed Mental Health Counselor responsibilities include screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling services offered to people with HIV. Services are based on a treatment plan, conducted in an outpatient group or individual session, and provided by a mental health professional licensed. The position requires the provider to complete a treatment plan, an assessment and diagnosis which shall be used to inform the treatment goals and objectives and clinical interventions. The Mental health counselor will conduct the assessment and diagnostic steps for the development of a treatment plan. The Provider will render services limited to conditions impacting the treatment of the client's underlying HIV disease (i.e., assessing, diagnosing, and treating a mental health condition that hinders HIV treatment adherence) and treated within the context of the client's HIV or AIDS diagnosis. Services are intended to address HIV-related issues and strengthen coping skills to increase adherence and access to ongoing medical care and treatment. Mental health professional will regularly gauge the client's progress and determine if the client is still in need of Mental Health Services require reimbursed under Part A or MAI of the Ryan White Program and all documentation must be placed in the appropriate systems. the service.



Department Specific Qualifications




Education:



Master's in Social Sciences and/or Social Work



Certification and Licensing:



LCSW, LMHC, and/or similar licensing



Experience:



3 years of experience


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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:

Part time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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