Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in. At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including: Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement And so much more Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
Facilitates the safe movement of patients through the continuum of care, while ensuring appropriate utilization of acute and post-hospital services. Represents department as member of a specialized team and in professional organizations. Facilitates group meetings and education. Acts as a department liaison with community social and health services. Participates in department activities and programs. Maintains accountability and performs administrative duties. Other tasks as needed. Estimated salary range for this position is $75582.20 - $98256.86 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Facilitates the safe movement of patients through the continuum of care, while ensuring appropriate utilization of acute and post-hospital services. Represents department as member of a specialized team and in professional organizations. Facilitates group meetings and education. Acts as a department liaison with community social and health services. Participates in department activities and programs. Maintains accountability and performs administrative duties. Other tasks as needed. Estimated salary range for this position is $75582.20 - $98256.86 / year depending on experience. Degrees: Masters.
Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Additional Qualifications:
Master of Social work required.
LCSW licensure required within 6 months of job entry date.
Social Work Supervisors hired prior to 2001 may remain in their current role without licensure, however they must directly report to an LCSW.Qualified Supervisor status to be able to supervise MSW interns for LCSW licensure preferred.
Demonstrates expert knowledge in the application of social work family centered approach principles to hospitalized patients with complex transition of care needs.
Knowledge of crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and case management principles, medical terminology, procedures and community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively, maintain objectivity, deal sensitively with a diverse patient population and manage staff.
Previous experience in discharge planning, knowledge of clinical and social factors that affect the patient's functional status at discharge, socioeconomic needs, patient and family centered care approach.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years Degrees: Masters.
Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Additional Qualifications:
Master of Social work required.
LCSW licensure required within 6 months of job entry date.
Social Work Supervisors hired prior to 2001 may remain in their current role without licensure, however they must directly report to an LCSW.Qualified Supervisor status to be able to supervise MSW interns for LCSW licensure preferred.
Demonstrates expert knowledge in the application of social work family centered approach principles to hospitalized patients with complex transition of care needs.
Knowledge of crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and case management principles, medical terminology, procedures and community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively, maintain objectivity, deal sensitively with a diverse patient population and manage staff.
Previous experience in discharge planning, knowledge of clinical and social factors that affect the patient's functional status at discharge, socioeconomic needs, patient and family centered care approach.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
