Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Cancer Center

Trinity Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

403B

Education assistance

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide psychosocial support within the Holy Cross Medical Group Oncology office. The role requires MSW and Florida LCSW licensure, with at least two years of clinical hospital or community experience.

This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and works in a collaborative care setting. The Social Worker will assess referrals, coordinate resources, advocate for patients, and participate in team conferences to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with a Masters Degree is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in an acute care hospital or community service setting is necessary.
• Must have MSW, previous case management experience and hospital experience preferred.
• Must have computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to referrals by assessing and providing resources to patients at high risk for complex psychosocial needs.
• Identifies appropriate financial and community resources to meet patient needs in collaboration with the RN Case Manager.
• Obtains and coordinates existing resources to meet patient needs, not available via usual services.
• Serves as a liaison between patient/family and agencies/community services
• Provides counseling, emotional support, and education regarding adjustment to illness.
• Prepares the family for the reality of caring for the patient on an on-going basis.
• Advocates for the patient's rights and entitlement.
• Participates in team/family conferences

Skills

Case management

Communication

Leadership

Teaching

Computer skills

Education

MSW from accredited school

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: This is a FT position on day shift with benefits. This position is physically located at the Holy Cross Medical Group Oncology office. On-Site Position: Oncology Service Line

What you will do:

• *Responds to referrals by assessing and providing resources to patients at high risk for complex psychosocial needs.
• Identifies appropriate financial and community resources to meet the patient needs in collaboration with the RN Case Manager.
• Obtains and coordinates existing resources to meet the patient needs, not available via usual services.
• * Serves as a liaison between patient/family and agencies/community services
• * Provides counseling, emotional support, and education regarding adjustment to illness.
• * Prepares the family for the reality of caring for the patient on an on-going basis.
• * Advocates for the patient's rights and entitlement.
• * Participates in team/family conferences

Minimum Qualifications

• *Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with a Masters Degree is required.
• * Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in an acute care hospital or community service setting is necessary.
• *Must have MSW, previous case management experience and hospital experience preferred.
• *Must have computer skills.
• *Leadership, communication, and teaching abilities are necessary.

Licensure

• * State of Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker required (LCSW)

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information

• A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.
• We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
• Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work undefined Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
• Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.
• Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.
• Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.
• For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.
• You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.