Social Worker

3 weeks ago


West Reading, United States Tower Health Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborates with the RN Case Manager to assist patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness, in coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability, in participating in restorative health programs, in carrying out discharge recommendations, and in addressing issues of end of life care.
- The Social Worker utilizes a variety of treatment modalities to assist patients and families in the resolution of social, financial, and emotional problems. Social work will intervene with patients based on consultation and complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age related and behavioral factors, history of child, elder, or domestic abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, and family and social support systems as appropriate to the clinical situation.
- This position will receive referrals from physicians, RN Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Work schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-430pm; every 4th weekend (Sat and Sun); 1 or more holidays per year

READ

Qualifications:
**Education Requirements**
- 4 year/Bachelor's Degree required
- MSW strongly preferred

**Experience**
- Relevant Experience
- Healthcare social work experience preferred

**Required Skills**:

- Analytical Skills
- Change Management
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Epic Proficiency
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Service Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Team Player

Overview:
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

**WHY READING HOSPITAL?**
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