Social Worker II - MSW - ED - Newark - 3p-11:30p - 15K Sign-On Bonus

ChristianaCare; West Grove (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with companycon

Paid time off with roll-over

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Tuition assistance

Care@Work familial support and fitness

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Care Management team in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on coordinating care, addressing psycho-social barriers, and facilitating safe discharge planning within an integrated care model.

The candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team including RN Case Managers and Utilization Management to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient transitions from hospital to home or other settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services degree (MSS) required prior to hire date.
• Licensed CSW or MSW as required by the state of Delaware prior to hire date.
• Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.
• CCM certification within 18 months of eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• RN Case Manager – manage patient care and drive patient progression and discharge planning.
• Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
• Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and payer coverage.

Skills

Care coordination

Social work

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

MSW or MSS

Licensed CSW or MSW (Delaware requirements)

Job description

• The successful candidate may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus to be paid within first year of a two-year commitment.

  If you are an energetic, motivated, compassionate Social Worker that understands the importance of care coordination and who is seeking a work environment filled with Love and Excellence, ChristianaCare is where you want to be.

  ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (over 1200 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

  ChristianaCare Offers

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash-out
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

• THE CARE MANAGEMENT MODEL:

  Our Care Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:

• RN Case Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.
• Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
• Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services degree (MSS) from an accredited graduate school required prior to hire date.
• Licensed CSW or MSW as required by the state of Delaware prior to hire date.
• Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.

• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  CCM preferred within 18 months of eligibility.

Hourly Pay Range: $30.95 - $49.52This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.