Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Social Worker Lead you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Kendall Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Social Worker Lead where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of assessment, reassessment, development and implementation of the patient’s plan of care based on patient/family/significant other social needs and in accordance with organizational/departmental standards with special focus on the discharge planning and continuum of care needs. As a staff member, the Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker can expect to care for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker interacts with other members of the healthcare team and demonstrates knowledge of the specific psychosocial conditions and treatment therapies for the patient populations. The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker provides psycho-social services to patients and their families. This individual Plans, organizes, directs, defines and coordinates clinical services necessary to meet the legal, organizational, medical staff and regulatory agencies guidelines. Provide case management, education, group and individual therapy, and discharge planning. Performs community and educational activities. The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker must provide clinical supervision to any unlicensed clinicians and also participate in PI, evaluating social work performance.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker consistently responds to orders within 24 hours of referral. Completes a psychosocial assessment that includes the social, emotional, cultural and discharge planning needs of the patient and family in a timely manner. Patient information is recorded in the patient’s medical record as per hospital/departmental policies. Communicates with the healthcare team to obtain additional information to meet the patient’s short- and long-term needs.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker consistently establishes a discharge plan that is ready for implementation at the time of discharge by reassessing and monitoring the development of the discharge plan to ensure effectiveness of implementation. Revises the plan as needed in a timely manner. Supports and promotes the patient/family/ significant other involvement in the treatment and discharge plan decision making process. Consistently provides accurate information and maintains communication with community patient care providers and funding or third-party payors to ensure continuity of care.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker assists with the education of designated health care surrogate/proxy/guardian as outlined in the Florida Baker Act Statute. Assists in the coordination of patient’s court proceedings including arranging for patient transportation to mental health court.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Effectively communicates discharge plans and/or barriers to discharge with other members of the health care team

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker complies with departmental policies and procedures related to required legal documentation and reporting, performance improvement initiatives, and other activities as established throughout the year.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker facilitates Psychotherapy group sessions. Demonstrates knowledge of group process and is consistent in facilitating psychotherapy groups.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker provides individual psychotherapy as appropriate. Manages difficult emotional situations. Channels concerns appropriately and confidentially. Effectively communicates findings with the treatment team.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker participates in family conferences as appropriate. Coordinates meeting time and location.

• The Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker consistently demonstrates knowledge and understanding of human behavior, interacts appropriately and creates emotionally supportive relationship with the patient/family/significant other.

• Supervisory duties of the Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker are:

• Provides supervision for the practice of social work for all social work functions

• Collaborates with Program Director or Nursing Director or Department Director with individual audit functions of social work staff documentation and social work specific competencies

• Responsible for Program and group curriculum, group schedules and group education for all non-therapeutic group facilitation

• Provides periodic observation of social work conducting therapeutic group facilitation

What qualifications you will need:

• Masters Degree

• At least 1 year of Experience

• LCSW Psychiatric Experience

• Current Florida LCSW License and CPR/CPI certifications

• Board Certified Social Worker (BCSW)

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is located in west Miami-Dade County. Our acute care facility has 417-beds. Our services include trauma, burn, surgical, women’s and children’s services, behavioral health and diagnostic services. We have two full service free-standing ER facilities. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of hospitals for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of Health. We are verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is certified by the Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. We are one of five American Burn Association's verified Burn Centers in the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education programs, we strive to be a leading community-based research hospital. Join our team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and experience a dynamic career. One that rewards clinical professionals for their commitment, provides growth opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a diverse and friendly community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.