Nemours is seeking a Social Worker to join our casual team! MSW Casual Position currently covers after hours/evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight on call shifts, split between the MSW Casual Team. Currently the MSW Shifts are as follows: Weekdays Monday-Friday: 6p-10p / Weekday On-Call: 10p-8am Saturday and Sunday: 12p-10p (shift can be split between 2 people) / Weekend On-Call: 10p-8am The Inpatient Social Work Department reserves the right to modify the above hours based on department and patient needs. The Social Worker – MSW will provide comprehensive psychosocial services to patients admitted to Nemours Children’s Hospital. The primary focus will be addressing patients’ psychosocial needs and enhancing their overall well-being. Additionally, you’ll play a crucial role in facilitating patient and family adjustment to illness, ensuring optimal functioning for both individuals and families. We expect excellence in the following areas: Psychosocial Support: Offer compassionate and evidence-based psychosocial support to children with various diagnoses, including medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders. Family Assistance: Assist families in navigating the healthcare system effectively. Link families with a range of services tailored to meet their unique needs. Age-Specific Expertise: Apply age-specific principles of growth and development to your practice. Collaboration: Collaborate seamlessly with all members of the healthcare team, fostering effective communication and teamwork. Responsibilities:

The Social Worker – MSW will play a pivotal role in addressing patients’ psychosocial needs within our healthcare setting. The responsibilities encompass assessment, intervention, coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Here are the key aspects of your role: Complex Assessment and Goal Setting: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and their families’ biopsychosocial situations. Establish clear goals and periodically re-assess the patient/family situation. Document thorough psychosocial assessments and histories for patients and families. Crisis Intervention Services: Provide timely crisis intervention services, including cases involving domestic violence, psychiatric emergencies, child abuse, and family disputes. Referral Triage and Treatment: Assess patient mental health needs and refer for counseling and psychiatry as needed (both internally and to external community providers) Comprehensive Care Management: Perform admission screenings and psychosocial assessments. Offer case management, medical crisis counseling, patient/family education, advocacy, residential placement, community referral facilitation, crisis intervention, and mental health evaluation. Child Abuse Investigations and Domestic Violence Management: Assist with the assessment and coordination of child abuse investigations within the hospital. In collaboration with the medical team, manage domestic violence situations. Professional Development: Continuously update your education and skill level in the field. Attend in-service presentations and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance your knowledge base. Hospital Discharge Planning: Asses social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and escalate complex cases to avoid discharge delays. On-Call Responsiveness: If on-call, promptly respond to events and service requests within 5 minutes of receiving a phone call. Remain within a 30-minute drive of the hospital. Requirements: Masters degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Must be eligible for and actively working towards a valid license in Clinical Social Work in the State of Florida. 6+ months experience - Graduate school internship may be applied to the job related experience at the discretion of administration