What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Specialist position at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 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
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach 401 Palmetto Street, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168
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
- Assesses patient's and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope
- Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs
- Serves as a resource to provide information and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues
- Provides grief counseling and crisis intervention skills
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications :
- Bachelor's in Social Work
- 2 years experience
Preferred qualifications:
- Masters in Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- ACM/CCM certification
- Care Management discharge planning experience
- Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to care management
- Minimum two (2) years experience in hospital/medical social work
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Case Management
Organization: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25004896
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
