Job Description:OverviewJob DutiesThe Social Worker will provide support and services to patients and their family members. This includes referrals to appropriate community resources(both local and national) that provide quality information, financial assistance and psychosocial support. The Social Worker encourages patients and families to become involved in activities that provide mutual support for each other. Social Workers also collaborate with the clinical staff on patient navigation and are responsible for assisting with transportation and helping the uninsured access funding services for care.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions

Meeting with each new patient to assess for needs and provide resources, as appropriate

Liaising with or working as a financial advocate to provide information and support for medical and insurance coverage and securing drugs(e.g., accessing co-pay assistance, prior authorization)

Providing psycho-social-emotional-spiritual support and skill-building for individuals and families coping with a cancer diagnosis throughout the disease continuum

Assisting with decision-making and life-planning to include advance directives. Helping patients transition to palliative care, hospice, or survivorship.

Assist uninsured patients with application to Medicaid and other funding sources for care

Assess need for transportation and arrange all transportation for patients for all appointments

Collaborate with Director of Patient Services to identify the need for patient support programs and refer patients to ACC programs

Serving as a patient and family advocate within the healthcare system and coordinating care

Performing distress screening assessments to identify and address stressors

Ensure clinical productivity is maintained to be at least 6.5- 7 hours of scheduled “billable” hours per workday or 33- 35 hours per week. Develop a system to measure and monitor productivity. Fill clinic time with alternative payor mix if time permits or caseloads change due to non-utilization by patients to ensure high productivity/service to the clinic. Develop/ report monthly data reflecting productivity to supervisor and assigned medical directors.

QualificationsExperience Requirements2 years Practical experience or completion of internship requiredEducation RequirementsMasters Social Work requiredAdditional Details:Complete MSW program. 24 semester hours in theory of human behavior and practice methods as courses in clinically oriented services. Minimum of one course in psychopathology. Complete a supervised MSW field education, where clinical services were directly provided to clients. Complete at least two years of post-graduate work experience as defined by the Florida Department of Health (restrictions apply). Pass national licensing examination. Complete additional coursework from approved providers:Eight-hour laws and rules course. Two-hour prevention of medical errors course. Three-hour HIV/AIDS course. Two-hour domestic violence course.Certification/LicensureLicensed Clinical Social Worker required at time of hireSocial Work - State of Florida (DPR) required at time of hireUFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace