Social Worker - Full Time - On site at AVH

highmarkhealth; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a social worker to assess, plan, implement and document psychosocial factors affecting patient care. Services may be provided inpatient or outpatient, with emphasis on crisis intervention and coordination of discharge planning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, and compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies. Minimum licensure and state clearances may apply; preferred candidates include LSW or LCSW eligibility and hospital-based experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• OAPSA clearance may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care.
• Provides crisis intervention/counseling to patients and families.
• Engages patient/family and interdisciplinary team in discharge planning and post-acute resources.
• Educates patients and families on psychosocial factors related to illness.
• Participates in expanding the role of social work within the hospital.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

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 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.

Preferred

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

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.