TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a local contract job in Ft. Walton Bch, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Social Worker
• Discipline: Social Work
• Start Date: 07/02/2025
• Duration: 47 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Title: Social Worker
Available Shifts: Days with rotating weekends – Typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. May be 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Sign on: $5,000
Relocation Assistance: Case by Case
Job Summary and Qualifications

• The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs.
• The MSW assists in post-acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post-discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs.
• The MSW is dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem-solving. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and ED.
• The MSW responds to physician, non-discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.

What you will do in this role:

• You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
• You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
• You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

What qualifications you will need:

• • Minimum of 2 years of experience because that's what Social Workers need in order to obtain their LCSW. An LCSW and a Master of Social Work are requirements for this role. Looking for candidates with hospital experience but open to community social worker. We can teach them the hospital piece. They will not consider school social workers
• Master's Degree
• Additional Information:
• Who does this position report to? Director of Case Management
• Why is the position open? Backfill
• How long has it been open? 262 Days *as of 6/2/25
• How many FTEs? 1 FTE
• What are the qualities that you like and dislike in candidates that you have seen so far? Candidates they have liked have had previous experience in a hospital setting or worked as a Social Worker for an insurance company such as Humana. They also liked a candidate who worked as a Social Worker for the County. Looking for a self-starter with a sense of urgency. Personality goes a long way. Need a multitasker who is highly organized with good critical thinking skills.

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Talent Burst Job ID #25-31721. Posted job title: Social Worker

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.