At Moffitt Cancer Center, our social workers are a hallmark of our dedication to Patient- and Family- Centered Care.  The Department of Social Work is a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment striving to not only meet the needs of our patients and families but help each of our social workers attain their maximum personal and professional development.  Unlike many hospitals, Moffitt’s Social Work Department has a leadership structure of social workers reporting to social workers all the way up to the director level.  Moffitt provides social workers with:

• Free CEUs
• Free supervision for licensure
• Funds to attend conferences and professional development
• Reimbursement for specific specialty certification renewals
• A clinical ladder that rewards licensure, specialty certification, and clinical advancement
• Multiple opportunities to serve on committees and specialty practice work groups
• Opportunities for advancement
• The opportunity to work with over 50 other dedicated social work clinicians

Position Highlights:

• Provides clinical social work services to and in partnership with patients, families, and significant others. These include social work assessments, counseling, goal setting, advocacy, concrete service provision and implementation of care plans.
• Makes referrals to outside agencies and assists in the coordination of continuity of care. Works collaboratively with and provides leadership within the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Social Worker shall be highly knowledgeable about the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families as it relates to their age and stage of development.
• Will seek mentorship for professional growth and development. One year post MSW experience is highly preferred and regular supervision is based on experience and licensure status per social work ladder document and educational needs. The social worker represents and supports the mission, philosophy and goals of the Cancer Center.

The Ideal Candidate:

• LCSW Preferred with experience in a medical or healthcare setting 

OR an MSW with One year of experience in social work in a medical or healthcare setting

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Provide counseling to patients and families
• Anticipate and coordinate safe and timely discharges
• Collaborate effectively with medical team
• Provide comprehensive information and referral services
• Offer educational in-services, presentations and programs
• Pursue professional development 

Credentials and Qualifications:

• MSW from CSWE-approved school is required.
• LCSW or Eligibility for licensure in the State of FL as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required. Employee must register with the Board of Clinical Social Work as a "provisional clinical social worker licensee" or as a "registered clinical social work intern".