Brain Tumor Network

Position Description: Oncology Social Work Navigator, Full Time

Location – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL with potential to work remotely

Organization
Brain Tumor Network is committed to providing personalized navigational services to adult and pediatric patients within the United States who have been diagnosed with a primary brain tumor. Navigation services are provided by credentialed nurses and social workers - all without cost to patients, caregivers, or medical professionals – so that patients can make better-informed decisions about their treatment options. For additional information please
visit: www.braintumornetwork.org.

Position

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Navigation, the Oncology Social Work Navigator will work in a full-time capacity. General office hours are Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time.

Responsibilities: Facilitation of patient navigation model consistent with the BTN Mission in collaboration with Nurse Navigation:

· Identify appropriate and credible resources responsive to patient needs (practical, social, physical, emotional and spiritual) taking into consideration reading level, health literacy, culture, language and amount of information desired

· Collaborate with Nurse Navigators regarding comprehensive patient navigation

· Work closely with patients and families throughout the full continuum of care/survivorship

· Coordinate responsibilities with other patient services staff as needed

· Establish and maintain key relationships with colleagues in the neuro-oncology community

· Coordinate with third party service providers as needed providing seamless interface for patients

· Provide support to patients and caregivers in the local community through participation in the BTN Florida Support Group

· Ensure that records are created and maintained in manner consistent with best practices

· Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:

· Minimum requirement: Master's degree in social work

· Clinical background in oncology social work

· Extensive knowledge in healthcare payment structure, financial assistance, insurance coverage and access to care along the continuum of Brain Tumor Survivorship

· Highly organized, with excellent communications skills and ability to establish relationships with neuro-oncology community

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Social Work is required

Salary: Commensurate with candidate’s skills and experience

Please send all inquiries to:
Alexandra Berkovits, Lead Social Work Navigator at aberkovits@braintumornetwork.org

The Brain Tumor Network does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

BRAIN TUMOR NETWORK 816 A1A NORTH SUITE 207 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA 32082 PHONE (844) 286-6110 FAX (904) 273-8745

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082