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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 hrs 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

- Advantages (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

📌 Social Services Specialist II (Saint Joseph's)
🏢 BayCare Health System
📍 Saint Joseph's