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 hour week. Exempt.
Schedule: Four ten hour days per week - 8:00 AM - 6:30
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