Social Worker Maternal Health

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement (403(b))

Paid time off and holidays (pro-rated)

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's Roger Main Building in Jacksonville, FL is hiring a full-time Social Worker.

You’ll investigate, assess, and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems, interviewing patients and documenting case activity. You’ll develop community connections, refer to resources, support discharge planning and post-discharge needs, and collaborate with welfare and health agencies.

Qualifications

• Florida Board licensure preferred for social work roles.
• High school diploma or higher with relevant experience.
• Approximately 3 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, assess, and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.
• Interview patients, assess priorities and document case activity.
• Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies.
• Support management of discharge planning processes and post-discharge needs.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Interviews

Care planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

High school diploma/GED with 2 years experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Roger Main Building
• Schedule: Full - Time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Roger Main Building
• Schedule: Full - Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Investigate, assess, and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.
• Interview patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
• Support management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post discharge needs.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Social Work credentialed from the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling preferred.

Education

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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