Clinical Social Worker - Care Coordination & Discharge

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a full-time day shift. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) is required; prior experience is preferred but not required.

The role involves coordinating psychosocial care, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team to support patients and families. Responsibilities include assessing needs, connecting with community resources, and facilitating transitions across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW).
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies.
• The Social Worker serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses the psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum.
• Resolves psychosocial patient care issues and develops and implements a complex patient transition/discharge plan.

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Social Work

Job description

Geisinger in Danville, PA is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a full-time day shift. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) is required; prior experience is preferred but not required.

The role involves coordinating psychosocial care, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team to support patients and families. Responsibilities include assessing needs, connecting with community resources, and facilitating transitions across the continuum of care.