Hospital Social Worker I — Patient Care & Counseling

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Social Worker 1 for Danville State Hospital in Danville, PA. This full-time position involves providing social work support to a 30-patient unit, completing histories, updating assessments, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment conferences to aid discharge planning.

You will offer individual, group, and family counseling and liaise with families and community agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within 3 months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support for a unit of approximately 30 patients.
• Complete social histories, update assessments, participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences, and assist with discharge planning.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling, and liaison to families and community agencies.
• Share information with staff and support continuity of care.
• Assist patients with property management and explain financial competency rights and procedures.
• Attend training and conferences to maintain and improve professional skills.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Social Worker 1 for Danville State Hospital in Danville, PA. This full-time position involves providing social work support to a 30-patient unit, completing histories, updating assessments, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment conferences to aid discharge planning.

You will offer individual, group, and family counseling and liaise with families and community agencies.