Palliative Outpatient Social Work

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness programs

Fitness discounts

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

HR support center

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Palliative Outpatient Social Worker to join the Care Transitions team in Hershey, PA. The role focuses on assessing social and behavioral needs, addressing health inequities, and supporting patients to improve well-being and reduce readmissions.

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other specialists, you will help enhance the patient experience and coordinate care, with opportunities to advance professionally and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• Must be licensed to practice social work in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of two years of experience in social work.
• Experience with Cerner or WellSky is preferred.
• Certification in case management from a nationally recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' social and behavioral needs and provide focused support.
• Collaborate with the Care Transitions team and other clinicians to address social determinants of health.
• Help reduce readmissions and improve the patient experience.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Cerner

WellSky

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: Varied

Hours: Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Palliative Care Social Worker, a critical member of the Care Transitions team, is responsible to assess patient's social and behavioral needs, provide focused support to patients to address health inequities and aims to address the social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting their well-being. The Social Worker collaborates closely with the Palliative Care team including physicians, nurses, chaplains, community health workers and the inpatient Palliative Care team to enhance patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and improve the overall patient experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous Palliative Social Work
• Current Social work licensure in Pennsylvania
• Minimum if two (2) years experience
• Previous experience with Cerner and/or Wellsky
• 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 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 Palliative Outpatient Social Work

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