Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : M-F 8AM-5PM
The community you’ll be caring for:
AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 242-bed community-focused hospital
Conveniently located near Walt Disney World
The team is here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties
AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded our existing tower by 3-floors and 80-beds, including new ancillary spaces such as Inpatient Rehab, Inpatient Dialysis, Laboratory, and Imaging services.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Palliative Care is a key member of the healthcare team working with patients and their families to help manage the difficulties of a health or life problem. Utilizes professional social work skills to assess patients for psycho-social and economic barriers that interfere with the attainment of healthcare goals. Works closely with Case Managers, Physicians, Nursing staff, spiritual support and others, as appropriate, to advocate for the patients and families with counseling services, crisis intervention, stress management, patient and parent coping (as appropriate), bereavement, abuse and neglect issues and continuity of care. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Performs psycho-social assessments on patients and families and provides psychotherapy to patients and families coping with medical issues
Maintains comprehensive community resources and networks to assist patients and families as they transition back to the community
Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team in establishing/documenting psycho-social determinants to attainment of safe discharges
Serves as a consultant and educator to the multi-disciplinary team regarding the psycho-social components of illness, disability and hospitalization
Provides patients with end-of-life support and advance directives; Performs crisis intervention as clinically indicated
Facilitates staff emotional debriefing and ongoing support groups
Maintains professional competency by participating in continuing education and attends pertinent conferences and seminars regarding clinical social work
Applies knowledge of local, state, and federal programs to assist with appropriate referrals and coordination of post-acute care
Participates in the development of programs to support patients and families dealing with complicated medical issues
Effectively communicates with patients, families, staff, physicians and community leaders to further the development of comprehensive support for the patient; Ensures effective communication of pertinent medical information is provided to the patient that is compatible to their comprehension ability and cultural norms
Attends physician rounds and forums to facilitate communication and clinical social work input to the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Experience in Acute Care hospital
Experience working with medically complex children and their families
Experience in providing psychotherapy
LICENSURE REQUIRED :
- Current active State of Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Category: Case Management
Organization: AdventHealth Kissimmee
Schedule: 1 - Day
Shift: AdventHealth Kissimmee
Req ID: 23008034
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
