Social Worker - Full Time - Day Shift - Pittsburgh

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Social Worker to handle psychosocial assessments, provide crisis intervention, and engage with patients and their families during discharge processes. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and must have various clearances. Experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting is preferred. This role aims to enhance patient care continuity and involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• OAPSA clearance may be needed based on location.
• Background clearances as specified are required.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling services.
• Engage families in the discharge process.
• Educate patients and families about psychosocial factors.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview

This job collaborates with all disciplines to assess, plan, implement and evaluate/document psychosocial factors that contribute to patients' illnesses and/or impact continuity of care. Services may include 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

• Complete and document psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care for identified populations.
• Provide crisis intervention/counseling to identified populations to enhance patient/family coping mechanisms regarding illness.
• Engage the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups.
• Provide education to patients/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team regarding psychosocial factors related to illness.
• Actively participate in areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital.
• Perform 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.

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