Inpatient Social Worker I (PRN) - DAY SHIFT - Social Services

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.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

Not specified.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH

• Exceptional opportunities to learn and grow
• Exposure to a wide patient population
• The ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community
• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER

• State-of-the-art equipment
• Endless learning
• A culture of excellence

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

UNION

Non Bargained

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program
• Retirement
• Extended Illness Bank
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center
• Learning and Organizational Development
• Virtual Benefits Orientation
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Not specified.