Seasonal Social Worker Lcsw

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. We are now offering 13-week seasonal assignments with competitive base pay and the potential for contract extensions based on unit needs. These positions are also a great way to experience the culture and the excellence of TGH while exploring the potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. Tampa General is affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University. Enjoy the benefits of working with a Magnet-designated nursing team and a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Grow your career, make an impact, and see why so many choose to call TGH home. Our seasonal Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years' experience within the specific division being hired into and deemed competent to work independently. Please review qualifications and apply for the recruiting team to review and assist with the interview process.

The Social Worker- LCSW creates optimal outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities. Through advanced practice skills mobilizes resources to reduce risk and serves as ambassador between hospital and community. Provides social work services to patients and families to optimize their ability to benefit from treatment, cope with the realities of their medical condition, and participate in their care. Coordinates transitions of care for patients with high psychosocial needs. Develops and maintains current knowledge of and liaisons with local, state, and federal services that may provide education and resources to patients and families. Supports the efforts of HIM and Patient Accounts by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete data entry in multiple information systems/data bases. Ensures understanding through collaboration with Care Coordinator and other interdisciplinary team members for review of multidisciplinary plan of care in patient chart (estimated LOS, tentative discharge date, assessed needs for discharge, and plan discussed with patient/family). Ensures attendance at Multidisciplinary Rounds or Huddles and reports on psychosocial status and its implication for transitions of care. Monitors progress toward the goals of the social work plan of care and revises it in response to changes in patient needs and condition. Assesses any potential obstacles to successful reintegration into the community (clinical, social, support, home environment) and escalates through appropriate channels to resolution. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

• MSW degree from a C.S.W.E.-accredited college or university Social Work program.
• At least 2 years' experience in a health care facility or program.
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
• ED experience preferred