Clinical Social Worker - Outpatient Clinic (Neurology)

Job Description Nemours is seeking a Clinical Social Worker (Outpatient Neurology), I FULL-TIME, to join our team in Orlando, Florida. The Social Worker is responsible for facilitating the adjustment of the patient and family to illness and to help the family and the individual function optimally. The social worker will provide psychotherapy and psychosocial support for children with a broad array of diagnoses, including but not limited to adjustment to medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety and autism spectrum disorders. Services are provided to assist the family in the best utilization of the healthcare system and link them with the variety of services necessary to meet their individual needs. The social worker must be knowledgeable of age specific principle of growth and development. The social worker must possess effective communication skills needed to collaborate with all members of the health care team. Job Duties Manage complex assessments of the patient/family’s biopsychosocial situation and establishes goals. Periodically reassesses the patient/family situation and modify plan as needed. Provide services to address social needs of patients receiving care in their assigned clinic, including but not limited to, domestic violence, psychiatric emergency cases, child abuse, family disputes, end of life and bereavement, Social Determinants of Health, and compliance with treatment. Participate in the interdisciplinary assessment and treatment of patients and their families and provide consultation for physicians and other members of the healthcare team to determine current psychosocial needs. Work with multidisciplinary teams to address the mental and behavioral health needs of patients. Act as a liaison between hospitals and the various community agencies, which provides aid to families and children. Coordinate and provide therapy sessions for patients showing a need for counseling/therapy. Provide counseling and/or therapy for patients and their families assisting them with emotional, personal, psychological, socioeconomic factors, and adjustment to illness issues, to include the entire spectrum from diagnosis throughout the treatment course. Document interventions in the Electronic Medical Record following departmental guidelines. Follow Medicaid, CMS and other regulatory/compliance agency requirements for documentation and billing. Interface with insurance providers, case managers and others involved in the authorization of needed patient services. Establish and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines. Provide families with specific community resource information. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Masters Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Minimum three (3) years of experience required. (Graduate school internship may be applied to job related experience.) An active LCSW licensure is required. What We Offer Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision 403B with employer match. Licensure, CME and dues allowance Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure. About Us Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at #J-18808-Ljbffr Nemours Children's Health