Social Worker - Acute Care | Days with Rotating Weekends | Florida Panhandle

Company : K.A. Recruiting

Location : Destin, FL, 32540

Posted Date : 15 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Community & Social Service

Occupation : Social Worker

Job Details

Advance Your Social Work Career in a Leading, Patient-Centered Hospital
A well-respected regional healthcare system is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team at a top-performing, 267-bed hospital. This facility is renowned for advanced care programs including a Primary Stroke Center, Cancer Care Center, open-heart surgery, and specialized emergency services.
You'll be part of a compassionate team committed to delivering comprehensive care across inpatient units and the emergency department, serving a diverse patient population with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
Position Overview
This full-time role primarily covers daytime shifts with rotating weekends, typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional variations. You will provide non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and support services across various inpatient units including ICU, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and the Emergency Department. This position focuses heavily on discharge planning experience and coordination of post-acute care resources.
Work Schedule
Day shifts with rotating weekends, typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; some shifts may vary slightly (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM).
Incentives & Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low copays
Behavioral health and telemedicine services, plus free AirMed transportation
Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
Employee stock purchase program at a discount
Family support including fertility, adoption assistance, and child/elder care referrals
Tuition assistance, student loan support, and dependent scholarships
Employee recognition programs and wellness resources
Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage
Employee Health Assistance Fund for financial support

Core Responsibilities

Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments for inpatient and emergency department patients
Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and family counseling during complex medical situations
Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, insurance providers, and community resources
Develop and implement discharge plans addressing barriers including financial, emotional, and psychosocial needs
Coordinate post-acute care placement and assist with patient/family decision-making
Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide advocacy for patient-centered care

Job Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required
Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
Minimum 1 year of recent (last 3-4 years) acute care hospital social work experience preferred
Discharge planning experience is a must
Prior experience in hospital, LTAC, hospice, or insurance company social work considered
Experience with PASSRs and ESPERs preferred
Strong critical thinking, multitasking, and organizational skills