Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Brain Wellness Program-Full-Time- Days

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The 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.

Responsibilities

Job Requirement:

Meet with all new patients to assess and intervene as necessary. Lead education and support groups.

Confers with Supervisor on caseload responsibilities or emergent decision-making.

Ensure clinical productivity requirements are maintained; Attend and actively participate in CHFM meetings, LCSW

team meetings and case consultations; Maintain continuing education for licensure requirements

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)

Completes appropriate clinical documentation in electronic medical record system.

Able to utilize appropriate psychometrics (PHQ-9; ACE; GAD; SBIRT; EPDS; PDSS) as necessary.

Collaborates with physicians, nursing, social work, psychiatry, customer service and administrative staff.

Provide support, follow-up and/or education to primary care medical staff (Physicians, APRNs).

Advocates for patient's unmet needs through building empowerment and agency.

Connects patients to appropriate community resource agencies or facilities, utilizing UF Health when possible.

Baker Act patients as needed.

Qualifications

Qualification:

Experience Requirements

2 years-Practical experience or completion of internship - required

Education

Masters Social Work required

Additional 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.

Certificate / Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker required at time of hire

Social Work - State of Florida (DPR) required at time of hire

Travel

Up to 50%

Additional Duties

Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace