What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Specialist position at AdventHealth Kissimmee?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days (8am-5pm)
Location: 2450 NORTH ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL KISSIMMEE 34744
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Kissimmee
The role you’ll contribute: The Social Work Specialist intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies, and/or require assistance with transitions of care or discharge planning. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, RN Care Managers, staff nurses, and other members of the care team).
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions
- Receives referrals for psychosocial complex problems from the health care team
- Provides assessment and reporting interventions in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, adult/elderly abuse, child protection and sexual assault, as appropriate
- Provides consult services for patients who may possibly lack decision making capacity. Follows the guardianship (temporary/ permanent) policies sand procedures and coordinates with Care Management leadership throughout the process
- Provides consult services for foster care and adoptions.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Social Work
- Minimum two (2) years experience in hospital/medical social work
Preferred qualifications:
- Masters in Social Work
- Care Management discharge planning experience
- Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to care management
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Salary : $46,700 - $59,100
