Inpatient Social Worker I (PRN) - DAY SHIFT - Social Services

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Inpatient Social Worker I in Hershey, PA. This role involves providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and planning timely discharges as part of an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters of Social Work and have experience in acute care case management. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional development in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team for patient care continuity.
• Provides emotional support and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.
• Participates in programs to improve patient access and care quality.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Emotional Support

Education

Masters of Social Work

Tools

Cerner

Navihealth/Curaspan

Job description

Join to apply for the Inpatient Social Worker I (PRN) - DAY SHIFT - Social Services role at Penn State Health

Location: Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA

Work Type: PRN | FTE: 0.001 | Shift: Day | Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p

Contact: Ashlee Hoffman at [e-mail]

Position Summary

Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of patient care from admission to discharge, utilizing appropriate criteria for inpatient care and planning timely discharges. Provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families, and participates in programs to improve patient access, care quality, and satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of acute care case management or social work experience
• Knowledge of PC-based software (Cerner, Navihealth/Curaspan)
• Current PA social work license
• Certification in case management from a recognized organization

Benefits & Why Join

Penn State Health offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and more. Hershey Medical Center is an academic medical center committed to professional development and compassionate care, valuing diversity and excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our workforce.