MSW Social Worker — Crisis & Care Coordination

Lehigh Valley Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified social worker to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services. The role works with the management team to optimize resource use for positive patient outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong empathy and ethical practice. Per diem schedule and day shift in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• 1 year experience as social worker or relevant mental health experience.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and adhere to NASW Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and referral information on consultation basis.
• Collaborates with management to ensure efficient resource utilization for positive patient outcomes.
• Employs counseling skills to help patients/families understand and follow care recommendations.
• Stays up-to-date on trends and available community resources for social, emotional, and financial assistance.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using crisis intervention techniques.
• Identifies barriers to smooth transitions across the healthcare network and records them.
• Interviews patients to complete initial psychosocial evaluations and reports suspected abuse/neglect.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Ethical practice

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified social worker to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services. The role works with the management team to optimize resource use for positive patient outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong empathy and ethical practice. Per diem schedule and day shift in a hospital setting.