Medical Social Worker Job Pompano Beach area,Florida USA,Healthcare

Medical Social Worker

Childrens Comprehensive Care Center
- Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Overview

Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Category Admin
- Clerical

Description

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the continuous improvement of the total quality care as it relates to meeting the psychosocial needs of the patient/client. Services are provided in accordance with the patient's plan of care, accepted standards of professional practice, applicable law and regulation, as well as the organizations healthcare policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Broward Children's Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support.

With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.

If you're passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Social Work and a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with families and children in a healthcare environment.
Experience with the Adult Persons with Disability (APD) preferred.
Experience with Medicaid and Social Security processes and requirements preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assess each patient's unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses, personal interviews and professional knowledge to establish accurate picture of overall mental and emotional health.

Make routine visits to assess resident's psychosocial status. Communicate with physician to report resident progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual issues or concerns.

Maintain accurate and timely records including clinical and progress notes according to department policy.

Work closely with members of the health care team in the development of the plan of treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.

Develop working relationship with leaders in community resource groups, representing the organization at meetings, resource fairs and on various committees that address the social needs of residents such as Developmental Services, etc.

Participate in planning and implementing quality improvement activities.

Provide positive customer relations in dealing with residents, families, physicians, fellow department employees, other Skilled Nursing Facility departments, referral resources, service agencies, and others.

Assist with obtaining school-based program components.

Adhere to department and SNF policies.

Conduct monthly Resident Council Meetings in Group Homes and Skilled Nursing Facility

Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the parameters, guidelines and requirements of Home school or Community based school systems.

May be required to create and maintain Care Plans for each of the clients; assist parents in creating and maintaining Advance Directive and Guardianship plans

Must attend in-services and other professional development trainings

Other duties may be assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Florida Driver's License

CPR and First Aid Certification

HIV/AIDS Certification

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…