Outpatient Palliative Social Worker with Tuition Benefit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center seeks a Social Worker in Palliative Care to join the Care Transitions team. The role assesses social and behavioral needs, addresses health inequities, and supports patients to improve well-being.

Collaboration with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and care teams aims to reduce readmissions and enhance the patient experience. Qualifications include an MSW, PA licensure preferred, and experience with Cerner or WellSky; certification in case management is a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Preferred: two years' palliative social work experience.
• Current Pennsylvania social work licensure preferred.
• Experience with Cerner and/or WellSky preferred.
• Certification in case management from a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' social and behavioral needs.
• Provide focused support to address health inequities and well-being.
• Collaborate with the care team to reduce readmissions and improve patient experience.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Cerner

WellSky

Job description

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center seeks a Social Worker in Palliative Care to join the Care Transitions team. The role assesses social and behavioral needs, addresses health inequities, and supports patients to improve well-being.

Collaboration with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and care teams aims to reduce readmissions and enhance the patient experience. Qualifications include an MSW, PA licensure preferred, and experience with Cerner or WellSky; certification in case management is a