Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Social Worker (LCSW) in the Oncology Department, you will coordinate social work services in an outpatient clinic setting, serving as a vital link between breast surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, radiology, advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and the tumor registrar. In this role, you will resolve barriers to care, provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, resource information and referrals and offer ongoing emotional support to patients and families. The navigator follows patients from diagnosis through five years of follow-up, in addition to supporting those living with metastatic disease. You will work closely with patients and their loved ones to build coping skills that address the challenges of illness, treatment and continuing care, while also serving as a patient safety ombudsman and advocate for transparency and disclosure in the event of medical errors.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Coordinate social work services, not limited to the oncology population, to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals to patients and families.

• Provide care for chronically ill patient population by applying knowledge of stages of human development, ethnic, cultural and spiritual influences.

• Demonstrate knowledge of oncology diseases and treatments including level of understanding, reactions and expectations of disease process.

• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop short and long-term care plans based on individual need in a timely manner.

• Perform ongoing assessment and continued monitoring of treatment goals based on adjustment to chronic illness and change in functional status.

• Consult with other medical disciplines and staff regarding bio-psychosocial, environmental, ethnic and cultural factors which affect adjustment to chronic illness and its treatment.

• Educate and develop clinical care planning with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams based upon mutually agreed goals to enhance, maintain and promote optimal psychosocial functioning throughout chronic illness treatment and its outcomes.

• Partner with outpatient team, insurance and billing specialists in implementing policy related to social work and outpatient issues.

• Assist with securing financial coverage for treatments and medications consistent with quality patient care.

• Analyze and facilitate referrals to community resources and governmental programs including local, national health and welfare agencies including expertise in accessing assistance based on psychosocial need.

• Provide crisis intervention expertise as necessary including utilization of high-risk screening criteria for case findings and outreach activities which may include mental health and chemical and ETOH dependency resources.

• Initiate multidisciplinary team conferences regarding complex cases including advocacy for and protection of patient's dignity, confidentiality and right and access to care.

• Provide effective bereavement support, therapeutic counseling and assistance with referrals for Palliative Disease Management, Hospice and end of life issues.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work

• Current active Clinical Florida Social Work license (LCSW)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Certification as Breast Patient Navigator in Breast Imaging and Cancer Care (CBPN-IC)

• Three to five years of clinical social work and two years of hospital Care Management experience

• Strong behavioral health and healthcare background

• Knowledge of InterQual guidelines

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