MSW Hospital Social Worker - Per Diem Day Shift

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) for a per diem, day-shift role at Lehigh Valley Hospital campuses. Provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention while coordinating community resources.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, 1 year of relevant experience, and knowledge of HIPAA and patient rights. Work with diverse patients and teams in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum 1 year of social work or mental health experience.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and adhere to NASW Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA required.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Identifies barriers to care and coordinates resources for positive outcomes.
• Interviews patients for psychosocial evaluation and documents findings.
• Collaborates with care teams and patient/family social supports.
• Reports suspected abuse/neglect and participates in audits.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Crisis intervention

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) for a per diem, day-shift role at Lehigh Valley Hospital campuses. Provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention while coordinating community resources.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, 1 year of relevant experience, and knowledge of HIPAA and patient rights. Work with diverse patients and teams in a supportive environment.