Hospital Social Worker – Discharge & Crisis Counseling

Highmark Health Company; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Allegheny Health Network in Jefferson Hills, PA is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the care team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychosocial factors affecting patient care. Services may be provided in inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on discharge planning, counseling, and crisis intervention.

The role requires an MSW with eligibility for licensure, OSHA/clearance as required, and typically 2 years hospital experience.

Qualificações

• MSW degree or higher required/eligible for license in the state.
• Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance may be required depending on location.
• 2 years’ experience in hospital or multidisciplinary health care setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care.
• Provides crisis intervention/counseling to identified populations to improve coping.
• Engages patient/family and interdisciplinary team in discharge planning and post-acute resources.
• Provides education to patients/family and team regarding psychosocial factors related to illness.

Conhecimentos

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formação

Master’s degree in Social Work

Descrição da vaga

Allegheny Health Network in Jefferson Hills, PA is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the care team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychosocial factors affecting patient care. Services may be provided in inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on discharge planning, counseling, and crisis intervention.

The role requires an MSW with eligibility for licensure, OSHA/clearance as required, and typically 2 years hospital experience.