Social Worker Case Management - 13419

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Highlands Healthcare is seeking a Social Worker Case Manager to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. The role involves collaboration with the healthcare team to produce effective discharge planning and continuity of care, ensuring high-quality patient advocacy and interdisciplinary support.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

Professional Development

Supportive and Experienced Peers

Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage

Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & Wellness Programs

25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities

PH Elk Cafeteria Discount

Qualifications

• 2 years direct experience in healthcare/social worker required.
• Case management certification and hospital-related social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interving with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
• Implement coordinated, interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Consult and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Skills

Literate in use of software and information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or closely related Human Services field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

The Social Worker Case Manager is responsible for intervening with patients who have complex psychosocial needs. Working under the direction of the Director of Case Management, the social work case manager performs hospital social work duties, provides timely and appropriate discharge planning service to assure continuity of care, provides consultation and collaboration with patients, families, health care providers, and other systems involved ion patient care. This position will implement coordinated, interdisciplinary plans of care; serve as a resource in identified specialty areas; work closely with the Medical Staff; serve as a patient advocate; develop strategies to improve care delivery and function as an integral part of the care delivery team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related Human Services filed, required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2 years direct experience in healthcare/social worker required
• Required skills: Literate in use of software and information systems
• Preferred Skills: Case management certification, LSW, and hospital related social work experience preferred.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• PH Elk Cafeteria Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs