Social Worker- PRN

Employment Type: PRN (Weekday and Weekend availability 8am to 4:30pm, required to work 2 shifts/month, 2 holidays/year).

About the Role

In collaboration with Care Coordination staff, this position is directly involved in the process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet individual patient’s health care needs. Through communication and identification of available resources, participates in the promotion of quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery. This position reports to the Manager of Care Coordination.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes special needs/concerns of populations served and adjusts communication accordingly (e.g., language barrier, diminished hearing, concrete terms).
• Collaborates with the Care Coordination staff and multidisciplinary team members regarding discharge planning and arranges for needed care in the home or an alternate setting.
• Provides support and counseling to patients/families experiencing and/or anticipating issues adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations, and bereavement. Establishes a plan.
• Documents interventions and outcomes as required in the electronic record.
• Actively participates and provides pertinent information in multidisciplinary rounds on assigned patients.
• Completes appropriate assessments for assigned patients to identify gaps in care, develop goals, and facilitate interventions and resources.
• Performs diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Works independently and on a team.
• Demonstrates ability to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority-setting skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Services.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital or health care facility.
• Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center and Nazareth Hospital.

Non-benefit eligible roles under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.