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: St Josephs Hospital - Tampa, FL
• Status: Full time, 40 hours per week. Exempt
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend requirement: Occasional
• 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