Medical Social Worker-MSW - OB/GYN - Med Plaza 1

Location: Medical Plaza One -9800 S Healthpark Drive Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: HOD HB OBGYN

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $27.57 - $35.84 / hour

Summary

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) within the OB/GYN department at Lee Health provides compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial support to women and families throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and across the reproductive health continuum. This role addresses the social, emotional, and psychological factors that impact maternal and family health, working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.

The Social Worker delivers clinical coordination and therapeutic interventions through psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, referral management, and interdisciplinary planning for high-risk obstetric and gynecologic populations. Responsibilities include supporting patients and families as they adjust to pregnancy-related complications, postpartum challenges, infertility, pregnancy loss, gynecologic diagnoses, and other life stressors, while linking them to community and behavioral health resources to promote safety, stability, and overall well-being.

This position also serves as an advocate and educator, sensitizing healthcare providers to the psychosocial aspects of womens health and maternal care, conducting screenings, and facilitating appropriate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and community resource linkage. Opportunities may be available to provide field instruction for MSW students.

Lee Health offers clinical supervision and oversight for individuals pursuing licensure , making this an ideal opportunity for MSW candidates seeking professional growth, mentorship, and licensure support within a collaborative OB/GYN care environment.

Education:

Masters Degree in Social Work required.

Experience:

Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in medical or healthcare setting.

License:

Not required

Certification:

Not required

Other:

Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer, analytical, grammar and spelling skills. Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

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