Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

HOURS: 8:00am - 5pm

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT BERKELEY HOSPITAL (SUMMERVILLE) AND TRICOM UNIVERSITY (NORTH CHARLESTON.) WILL REPORT TO WEST ASHLEY CANCER CENTER ONCE PER WEEK.

Job Summary :

The Social Worker is part of a multi-disciplinary team, acting as a Psychosocial Coordinator, assisting the patients and their families. Duties of the social worker include, but are not limited to, assessment of biopsychosocial and practical needs of patients through screening tools, interventions to assist in adjustment to diagnosis and treatment throughout the course of care, education in resources of cancer diagnosis and treatment, navigation and mobilization of community and governmental resources, therapeutic interventions through referral to or provide counseling services, advance care planning, financial planning, and serves as a liaison between the patient, care team, and community agencies. As Psychosocial Coordinator, the duties also include but are not limited to overseeing SW duties and daily operations of other Outpatient Oncology SW team.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a social worker or case manager preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners for S.C. (LMSW, LISW)

Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Social Worker-

Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx

Knowledge/Skills: Excellent clinical administrative skills and judgment. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources, government and commercial payor programs benefits and eligibility, and post-acute service regulatory requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement systems, the ability to educate patients and families regarding payor requirements / coverage for post-acute care services and the ability to effectively advocate on behalf of the patient to obtain authorizations for continued care as appropriate. Maintains working knowledge of post-transition of care options based on facilities capabilities and funding accepted. Maintains a working relationship with external providers, services, agencies to facilitate the transition of care. Requires high level negotiation skills and confidence in communicating with and engaging in crucial conversations with physicians, patients/families/caregivers and entire healthcare team. Must have strong organizational skills.

Other: Requires excellent professional oral and written communications skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to make sound judgements and act professionally under pressure. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information. Individual is able to work independently but be able to identify when they should ask for help. The individual should be flexible in order to respond to changing needs in the Department.

Contacts : Hospital staff, physicians, discharge planners, administration, nursing, medical records, insurance companies, patient accounting, families/caregivers, other hospital departments, community facilities and the general public.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Department:

RSF Oncology - WA - RSFH Oncology - Dept of BSSF

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .