SOCIAL WORKER Nursing & Patient Care Services Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30 pm Day Shift - Full Time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: NE N26 - 23.8500 - 29.9500
Position Highlights: ####### Provides clinical social work services to and in partnership with patients, families, and significant others. These include social work assessments, counseling, goal setting, advocacy, concrete service provision and implementation of care plans. ####### Makes referrals to outside agencies and assists in coordination of continuity of care. Works collaboratively with and provides leadership within the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. ####### Social worker shall be highly knowledgeable about the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families as it relates to their age and stage of development. ####### Will seek mentorship for professional growth and development. Requires one year post MSW experience, regular supervision as based on experience and licensure status per social work ladder document and educational needs. The social worker represents and supports the mission, philosophy and goals of the Cancer Center. # The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: o## MSW o## LCSW o## One year experience in social work # Responsibilities: ####### Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments ####### Provide counseling to patients and families ####### Anticipate and coordinate safe and timely discharges ####### Collaborate effectively with medical team ####### Provide comprehensive information and referral services ####### Offer educational in-services, presentations and programs ####### Pursue professional development # Credentials and Qualifications: ######## MSW ######## Minimum of 1 year experience in social work required. ######## LCSW or Eligibility for licensure in the State of FL as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required. Employee must register with the Board of Clinical Social Work as a #provisional clinical social worker licensee# or as a #registered clinical social work intern#.