Social Services Specialist II

Social Services Specialist II

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. The Social Services Specialist responsibilities include:

• Being a member of a collaborative practice model that includes patients, nurses, hospital care coordinators, physicians, and other practitioners, caregivers, and the community
• The Social Service Specialist II provides therapeutic interventions through assessment, coordination, referral and interdisciplinary planning
• They are knowledgeable about treatment, social and economic implications for individuals and families as it pertains to their age, stage of development and discharge needs
• Possess a clear understanding of discharge and transition planning and linkage with community resources
• Demonstrates skills in planning, organizing, and managing multiple functions and complex processes

Position details:

• Location: Winter Haven Hospital - Winter Haven, FL
• Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Weekend requirement: Every Other
• On Call: No

Certifications and Licensures:

• Preferred ACM (Case Management) or
• Preferred CCM (Case Manager)

Education:

• Required Masters in Social Work, Sociology, or Related Field
• Strongly Preferred Masters Degree in Social Work

Experience:

• Required 6 months Internship or
• Required 1 year Social Work in an acute care or hospital setting

Benefits:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled