Social Worker II , Palliative Care, Baptist Downtown

Job Summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is looking for an MSW to join our highly skilled team Palliative Care department. This is a PRN Day shift opportunity working Tuesday and Wednesday with at least 15 Saturdays per year.

This position requires a high performing MSW who can practice both independently and as collaborative team member with the palliative IDT and our hospital partners. The fast paced work environment demands flexibility, proactive problem-solving and excellent communication skills. The MSW plays a key role in our value based care model to normalize goals of care for patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. The MSW will also support the Palliative LCSW and introduce consults to patients and families, address advance directives and be knowledgeable about statutes and physician orders, provide disease education on the progressive nature of illness and ensure that the care provided is concordant with the goals established. In addition, they are expected to assess psychosocial needs, assess coping and support systems and provide services that enhance patient functioning, emotional well-being and access to services and resources in the community.

A Master's Degree in Social Work is required.

*FL Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern in good standing with Florida's Department of Health required.

If you are interested in this PRN Day shift opportunity, please apply now.

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Doctorate

Experience

• 1-2 years Case Management Experience Required
• 1-2 years Collaboration with hospice and palliative care Required
• 1-2 years Hospital Experience Required
• 1-2 years Group Modalities Required
• 1-2 years Counseling Experience Required

License and Certification

None

Location

Location Overview

Baptist Health, founded in 1955, is North Florida’s most comprehensive health care system and the area’s only non-profit, mission-driven, locally governed health care provider. Baptist Health has over 200 points of care throughout the Northeast Florida region, including our six award-winning hospitals: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South. The most preferred health care system in the region, Baptist Health also includes 57 primary care offices, as well as home health, behavioral health, pastoral care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and urgent care.