Inpatient Social Worker I - DAY SHIFT - Social Services
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Employer: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Industry: Allied Health
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of patient care for identified patient populations from admission to discharge, utilizes appropriate criteria for inpatient care and plans timely discharges. Provides emotional support to patients and their support systems in managing complex medical conditions in an inpatient setting. Responsible for crisis intervention, individual, family, group, bereavement, and end of life counseling. Actively participates in designing and implementing institutional programs/initiatives to improve patient access to the medical center resources, quality of care, cost reduction efforts and patient satisfaction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: Non Bargained
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of patient care for identified patient populations from admission to discharge, utilizes appropriate criteria for inpatient care and plans timely discharges. Provides emotional support to patients and their support systems in managing complex medical conditions in an inpatient setting. Responsible for crisis intervention, individual, family, group, bereavement, and end of life counseling. Actively participates in designing and implementing institutional programs/initiatives to improve patient access to the medical center resources, quality of care, cost reduction efforts and patient satisfaction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Masters of Social Work degree from a Council of Social Work Education school of social work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Minimum of two (2) years of acute care case management/social work experience
- Knowledge of PC based computer software (Cerner, Navihealth/Curaspan)
- Current social work licensure in Pennsylvania
- Certification in case management from a nationally recognized organization
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: Non Bargained
Created: 2024-04-23
Reference: 42364
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Hershey
Similar jobs:
-
Warehouse Worker - Package Handler
United Parcel Service in Taylor, Pennsylvania💸 $21.00 per hour -
Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver
United Parcel Service in Johnstown, Pennsylvania💸 $145000 per year -
Food Service Worker (Union - PHHD)
Penn Highlands Healthcare in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania -
Part Time Utility Worker - must be available between 7am-9pm including weekends and holidays
Jefferson Health in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER - Perishable Distribution Center in Pottsville, PA
Dollar General in Pottsville, Pennsylvania -
Social Worker MSW (Crisis Response Center)
Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Social Worker Intern (Unpaid): 2024-2025 School Year
Bucks IU in DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania -
Asbestos Worker
The School District of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Environmental Health Worker Clinical - Housekeeping Hospital
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania -
Service Worker HS - IM-2062 - PA Line Services - East Stroudsburg
Transforce in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania -
Hot Rates+$100 starting incentive! Direct Care Worker- Driver's License Required
Delta-T Group Inc in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania💸 $17.00 - $17.50 per hour -
Social Worker
Genesis HealthCare in York, Pennsylvania💸 $24 - $26 per hour -
ACE Production Worker $16.75/hr- No experience necessary/Will Train/ Great Opportunity
UGI Utilities in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania💸 $16.75 per hour -
Direct Care Worker
Aveanna Healthcare in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania -
Food Service Worker
Penn Highlands Healthcare in Brookville, Pennsylvania -
Foodservice Worker, Part-time $16.50/hr(Rosedale Tech. College)
AVI Foodsystems in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania💸 $16.50 per hour -
Part Time (evening) Food Service Worker
Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Kitchen Utility Worker
Atria Senior Living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania -
Social Worker
Genesis HealthCare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania💸 $24 - $28 per hour -
TSS Worker
UPMC Senior Communities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania