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

OverviewDescription:The Social Worker will provide support and services to patients and their family members. This includes referrals toappropriate community resources (both local and national) that provide quality information, financial assistance andpsychosocial support. The Social Worker encourages patients and families to become involved in activities that providemutual support for each other. Social Workers also collaborate with the clinical staff on patient navigation and areresponsible for assisting with transportation and helping the uninsured access funding services for care.ResponsibilitiesJob 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, LCSWteam meetings and case consultations; Maintain continuing education for licensure requirementsLiaising with or working as a financial advocate to provide information and support for medical and insurance coverageand 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.QualificationsQualification:Experience Requirements2 years-Practical experience or completion of internship - requiredEducationMasters Social Work requiredAdditional DetailsComplete MSW program. 24 semester hours in theory of human behavior and practice methodsas courses in clinically oriented services. Minimum of one course in psychopathology. Completea 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 FloridaDepartment of Health (restrictions apply). Pass national licensing examination. CompleteAdditional Coursework From Approved ProvidersEight-hour laws and rules course. Two-hour prevention of medical errors course. Three-hourHIV/AIDS course. Two-hour domestic violence course.Certificate / LicensureLicensed Clinical Social Worker required at time of hireSocial Work - State of Florida (DPR) required at time of hireTravelUp to 50%Additional DutiesAdditional duties as assigned may vary.UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace