Social Worker - Full Time - AVH

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join their dynamic team in Natrona Heights, PA. This role focuses on assessing and addressing the psychosocial factors of patients, offering crucial support in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and experience in a healthcare environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• OAPSA clearance may be required.
• LSW or LCSW eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Provides crisis intervention and counseling.
• Engages with patients and families in discharge planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

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Company

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.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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