Inpatient Social Worker I - Social Services

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discount for Employees

Be Well programs

Be Balanced time off

Retirement and Life Insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker I to join a interdisciplinary team and support patient care from admission to discharge. The role involves crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, and helping design programs to improve access and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and PA social work licensure, with preference for those having acute care case management experience.

Qualifications

• MSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
• Current social work licensure in Pennsylvania is preferred/required.
• Certification in case management from a recognized organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.
• Assess patient needs and plan timely discharges.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families.
• Participate in designing and implementing programs to improve access, quality of care, and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Inpatient social work

Education

Master of Social Work (CSWE)

Tools

Cerner

Navihealth/Curaspan

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00 - 4:30

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of patient care for identified patient populations from admission to discharge, utilizes appropriate criteria for inpatient care and plans timely discharges. Provides emotional support to patients and their support systems in managing complex medical conditions in an inpatient setting. Responsible for crisis intervention, individual, family, group, bereavement, and end of life counseling. Actively participates in designing and implementing institutional programs/initiatives to improve patient access to the medical center resources, quality of care, cost reduction efforts and patient satisfaction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Masters of Social Work degree from a Council of Social Work Education school of social work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Minimum of two (2) years of acute care case management/social work experience
• Knowledge of PC based computer software (Cerner, Navihealth/Curaspan)
• Current social work licensure in Pennsylvania
• Certification in case management from a nationally recognized organization

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Inpatient Social Worker I - Social Services

Location US:PA: Hershey | Human Services | Full Time