Social Worker — Care Coordination & Discharge Specialist

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Social Work at Geisinger Medical Center is seeking a full-time Social Worker for day shifts, Monday–Friday with weekend rotation. A BSW is required; prior experience is preferred but not required.

The role centers on coordinating psychosocial care and supporting patients and families across the continuum. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, facilitate discharge planning, and connect patients with community resources.

Qualifications

• Assessment and diagnosis skills for psychosocial care.
• Experience with therapy and patient advocacy.
• Ability to assess psychosocial risks and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies.
• Liaises between hospital and community agencies for clinical and referral information.
• Identifies high-risk patients, assesses psychosocial needs, provides counseling and referrals.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care across the continuum.
• Develops and monitors discharge plans and care transitions.
• Monitors documentation and patient response to care plans.

Skills

Assessment And Diagnosis

Behavioral Therapy Management

Intake Assessments

Organizing

Patients Rights

Psychotherapy

Social Work

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Geisinger Social Work at Geisinger Medical Center is seeking a full-time Social Worker for day shifts, Monday–Friday with weekend rotation. A BSW is required; prior experience is preferred but not required.

The role centers on coordinating psychosocial care and supporting patients and families across the continuum. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, facilitate discharge planning, and connect patients with community resources.