Inpatient Social Worker

7 days ago


Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State Health Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Inpatient Social Worker to join our team at Penn State Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of patient care for identified patient populations from admission to discharge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize appropriate criteria for inpatient care and plan timely discharges.
  • Provide 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 participate in designing and implementing institutional programs/initiatives to improve patient access to medical center resources, quality of care, cost reduction efforts, and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

  • 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.

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and tuition reimbursement.
  • Generous paid time off and personal time.
  • Retirement and extended illness bank.
  • Life insurance and identity theft protection.
  • Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts.

About Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day.


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