LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Summary / Objective

The Licensed Social Worker provides specialized, person centered support to patients and their families. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker conducts biopsychosocial assessments, develops individualized care plans, provides counseling, and connects patients with essential community resources.

Essential Functions

Accept Clinic referrals from physicians, support staff and patients. Assess the medically related social, emotional, financial, environmental, and health care needs of patients.

Perform and maintain required documentation in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to Clinic standards.

Provide direct Social Work services of individual, family, and group counseling to patients with a variety of physical and cognitive needs, to assist them in their adjustment to treatment and altered lifestyle.

Operate as Patient Case Manager for all multidisciplinary patients and collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Participate in Quality Assurance Programs to ensure desired outcomes.

Participate in educational and professional activities for the enhancement of self, co-workers, and the community.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office environment.

Ability to work and make decisions independently and related in a professional manner

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Requirements :

Required Education and Experience

MSW graduate of an accredited School of Social Work. One-year experience in a health care setting. Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare system.

Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker.