Social Service Case Worker - Clinically Integrated Network

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh, Bessemer (Allegheny County, PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as a Social Service Case Worker, where you'll coordinate patient care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful discharges and enhance patient outcomes. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in Social Work or related field.
• Required criminal background clearances per state regulations.
• 1 year experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-discharge needs for patients requiring care services.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop discharge plans.
• Facilitate psychosocial skill development groups.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Management

Education

BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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Social Service Case Worker - Clinically Integrated Network

Apply remotely or on-site at locations including Pittsburgh PA, FAP, 5th Avenue Place, West Penn, Jefferson Hills PA, Monroeville PA, Haymaker Road Pittsburgh PA, and 320 E N Ave. This is a full-time position posted recently with job ID J264832.

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes; mobilizes resources and manages the system in response to current variances according to pre-established standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of post-discharge needs for patients requiring home care or extended care facility services. (40%)
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, and outside agencies in the development of the discharge plan in conjunction with the Care Management and Social Work teams for a safe and timely discharge. (40%)
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate management of resources and to attain patient and individualized goals in an appropriate and timely manner, and in the appropriate setting. (10%)
• Facilitates group process related to psychosocial skill development. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• LSW or LSW eligibility
• 1 year experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting, or at least field placement in hospital social work

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and essential duties of the role. It may not include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Employees must adhere to the company's ethical, legal standards, and policies, including HIPAA and data security guidelines. All employees must comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination based on protected categories. If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact HR Services at [e-mail].

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