Licensed Human Services-Social Worker
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8 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Social Worker serves as an advocate and support resource for individuals and families affected by Huntingtons Disease (HD). This position assesses the psychological physiological and environmental needs of patients and provides support for the emotional medical and spiritual well-being of patients and caregivers. The Social Worker provides direct interventions crisis support and referrals to community-based resources and collaborates regularly with the Center Director and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for new patient intake conducting telephone assessments and providing education health information resources and crisis intervention as needed.
- Guide and support individuals considering Huntingtons Disease genetic testing by conducting intakes providing emotional support throughout the process and coordinating care with genetic counselors to promote informed and empowered decision-making.
- Provide counseling and emotional support to patients families and caregivers experiencing grief depression anxiety OCD caregiver burnout and other acute or chronic mental health concerns.
- Educate patients and families on advance directives long-term care planning caregiving resources genetic testing considerations and law enforcement-related issues as they pertain to Huntingtons Disease.
- Facilitate Huntingtons Disease support groups for patients and caregivers by using effective communication rapport building and group facilitation skills to create a welcoming inclusive and supportive environment. Promote coping skills and peer support for individuals navigating complex psychosocial challenges related to HD.
- Conduct structured mental health and cognitive screenings/assessments (e.g. MoCA C-SSRS BDI) to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate interventions and referrals.
- Assist patients and families with applications for social insurance and public assistance programs including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid Medicare SNAP FMLA and long-term disability insurance.
- Collaborate with caregivers family members and a multidisciplinary clinical teamincluding neurologists nurses physical therapists occupational therapists speech therapists and dietitiansto ensure coordinated and high-quality care.
- Provide education and training through workshops for USF Health staff multidisciplinary teams and other medical professionals to promote Huntingtons Disease awareness and best practices to improve patient care treatment outcomes and quality of life.
- Coordinate the annual Huntingtons Disease educational conference for patients and families including securing guest speakers coordinating logistics and venue needs collaborating with the Huntingtons Disease Society of America (HDSA) and presenting on topics related to living with Huntingtons Disease.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Each position assigned to this classification must require specific training at the Bachelors or Masters degree level in Education Special Education Psychology Social Work or another field appropriate to the program content.
Preferred Qualifications
Social worker (minimum MSW licensed and meets all institution/clinic requirements (i.e. HIPAA training and certification)
- Masters degree candidates PREFERRED must have at least two (2) years of applicable experience.
- Specific certifications or licensures may be required or preferred depending on program needs.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environme ... View more
