Social Worker

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Support for domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Social Worker in Pennsylvania to assist in coordinating care for mental health, behavioral, and social needs. The role involves working with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to implement care plans effectively.

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Benefits include healthcare coverage from day one, including vision and dental. This position values interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for mental health, behavioral, and social needs.
• Functions as a member of a professional team providing evaluation and treatment.
• Acts as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies.

Skills

Assessment and Diagnosis

Behavioral Therapy Management

Intake Assessments

Organizing

Patient Rights

Psychotherapy

Social Work

Working Independently

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Summary

The Social Worker works in collaboration with the team and assists in the coordination of care for mental health, behavioral and social needs. Facilitates communication between patients, families, healthcare professionals, community and state agencies and other interdisciplinary team members. Responsible to assist with the implementation of care plan and coordination of behavioral health and social services.

Job Duties

Functions as a member of a professional team which provides evaluation and treatment for psychiatric patients including but not limited to: psychological assessment, crisis intervention, case management, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community outreach. Provides input in treatment decisions; presents specific treatment plans for approval. Obtains information from patients and other appropriate sources upon which treatment recommendations are initiated, records all information in medical record. Involves patient, family and others as appropriate in delivery of care and treatment recommendations. Works with patient to determine goals to be achieved during course of treatment. Makes arrangements for the safe and expedient transfer of patients as required. Acts as a resource of information for Division members, patients, referral sources, etc. Assists with provider schedule maintenance. Sets up appointments, arranges for follow-up treatment as indicated. Strives to support quality patient care, patient satisfaction and to assist in the accomplishment of related goals. Assists with insurance verification and authorization procedures. Part of interdisciplinary team that ensures the patients progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient and cost effective. Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. Serving as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information. Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources. Resolve psychosocial patient care issues and develop and implement a complex patient transition/discharge plan. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (Required)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years – Related work experience (Preferred)
• Certification(s) and License(s): None specified
• Skills: Assessment and Diagnosis, Behavioral Therapy Management, Intake Assessments, Organizing, Patient Rights, Psychotherapy, Social Work, Working Independently

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.