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 Joseph's Childrens Hospital - Tampa, FL + **Status:** Full time, 40 hours per week + **Schedule:** Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 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 **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 **Position** Social Services Specialist II **Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null