SOCIAL WORKER BACHELOR LEVEL in Tampa, Florida at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Position Highlights:

• Provides social work services and patient navigation for and in partnership with patients, families, and significant others. These include concrete service provision; implementation of care plans as it relates to transitions of care and patient navigation.
• Makes referrals to outside agencies and assists in coordination of continuity of care.
• Works collaboratively with and provides leadership within the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Shall be highly knowledgeable about community resources, continuity of care coordination, and all aspects of the discharge planning process.
• Will seek mentorship for professional growth and development.
• The Social Worker represents and supports the mission, philosophy and goals of the Cancer Center.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• BSW from CSWE approved school

• One-year experience in social work or internship in medical or psychiatric social work preferred
• Experience in oncology and/or human service agencies

Responsibilities:

• Anticipate and coordinate referrals to community-based organizations, to ensure the timely continuation of a patient’s treatment plan or discharge following an acute care admission.
• Collaborate effectively with medical team.
• Complete all documentation and reporting requirements.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• BSW from CSWE approved school; bachelor's in psychology, counseling, or behavioral health science
• One-year experience in social work or internship in medical or psychiatric social work preferred
• Must have clear written and verbal communication skills and basic competence in various computer applications