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 communityThe Social Service Specialist II provides therapeutic interventions through assessment, coordination, referral and interdisciplinary planningThey 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 resourcesDemonstrates skills in planning, organizing, and managing multiple functions and complex processes

Position details:

Location: St Joseph's Childrens Hospital - Tampa, FLStatus:  Full time, 40 hours per weekSchedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMWeekend requirement:  occasionalOn Call: No

Certifications and Licensures:

Preferred ACM (Case Management) orPreferred CCM (Case Manager)

Education:

Required Masters in Social Work, Sociology, or Related Field

Experience:

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

Benefits:

Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)Paid time offTuition reimbursement401k match and additional yearly contributionYearly performance appraisals and team award bonusCommunity discounts and more

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled