Social Worker - Clinically Integrated Network - South Hills

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified social worker to collaborate on assessing psychosocial factors affecting patient care. This role involves completing psychosocial assessments, providing crisis intervention, and engaging families in discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and possesses necessary clearances. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. The position is essential for enhancing patient care and supporting families during challenges.

Qualifications

• Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance may be required depending on location.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care.
• Provide crisis intervention/counseling to enhance patient/family coping mechanisms.
• Engage the interdisciplinary team in the discharge process.
• Provide education regarding psychosocial factors related to illness.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview

This job collaborates with all disciplines for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating / documenting psychosocial factors which contribute to patients' illnesses and/or have an impact on continuity of care; scope of services may include, but is not limited to, discharge planning, counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, suspected abuse, psychiatric services and guardianships per regulatory requirements. Services may be provided both inpatient and outpatient.

Essential Responsibilities

• Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care to identified populations.
• Provides crisis intervention/counseling to identified populations to enhance patient/family coping mechanisms regarding illness.
• Engages the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups.
• Provides education to patients/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team regarding psychosocial factors related to illness.
• Actively participates in those areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Master’s degree in Social Work (current employees may be exempted)
• Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance may be required depending on location.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• LSW or LCSW eligibility preferred depending upon facility requirements.
• 2 years’ experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting.

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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