Social Worker LCSW

Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

What We Stand For: Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees, and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

What We Do: Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is a 167 bed, full service, Joint Commission accredited, outstanding, acute care medical facility with a

• 24/7 emergency room
• 24/7 laboratory
• 24/7 radiology services
• 24/7 specially equipped medical transport helicopter

LKMC is also proud to be the only hospital in the Florida Keys that offers labor and delivery services. We also offer physical therapy in Key West using a multi-joint strength system, in addition to other innovative systems and equipment for customized rehabilitation.

LKMC is fully accredited by the State of Florida and the gold standard, The Joint Commission.

What Does a Social Worker Do? As a Social Worker with Lower Keys Medical Center, you will spend your day…

• Interviewing clients and their families and coordinating and planning programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs.
• Providing crisis intervention and assisting families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on their lifestyle.
• You will rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish both short-term and long-term goals.
• You will work under general supervision, typically reporting to a senior case manager, yet a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapy while maintaining a normal caseload.
• Completes psychosocial assessments, daily case notes, treatment planning, and updates while working with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and helps the patients respond constructively to treatment.
• Assists patients in their adjustments throughout the treatment course.
• Interprets psychiatric treatment to the patient’s family where appropriate.
• Helps reduce fear and other obstructive behavior toward the acceptance of psychiatric care and treatment continuation.
• Works with the hospital team from patient admission to discharge.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date records on the patient.

What’s In It For You? Joining the LKMC team gives you an unmatched experience of being a part of something much larger, growth potential, full benefits package, competitive salary, etc.

Which Qualifications Do You Need? In order to set you up for success, you need the basics of…

• A Master's Degree is required, preferred in Social Work, however, Counseling will be considered.
• Current LMHC or LCSW is preferred.
• MA or MS degree in Social Work.
• Minimum two years of supervised post-degree work as a therapist specific to the population served by the facility.
• Two to four years prior experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Experience with mental status evaluations, DSM-V diagnosis, intake interviews, treatment plants, prognosis notes preparation, and provision of individual and group therapies specific to the population served.
• At least two years of experience in hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, and or outpatient clinic.
• A Licensed Clinical Social Workers license require.
• Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Lower Key Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.