Your future role at a glance
Location: Pensacola, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
Department: Grants
Schedule: Day Shift l Full-Time
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 97,000+ 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.
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
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- You will engage directly with patients to assess their unique priorities, provide meaningful support, and maintain accurate, thorough documentation of your case activity.
- Working closely with providers, team managers, and external agencies, you will ensure every patient’s treatment plan is comprehensive, compliant, and well-supported by their family and social network.
- You’ll be a connector—building and nurturing relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies to create creative, effective solutions for our patients’ needs.
- You will guide families through complex systems, making successful referrals to community resources that provide the practical assistance they need most.
- You will play a key role in the patient journey by supporting discharge planning, concurrent reviews, and the coordination of essential post-discharge services like home care.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Social Worker 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.
What additional preferences we're seeking
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
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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