Social Worker - MSW

Lehigh Valley Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified social worker to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services. The role works with the management team to optimize resource use for positive patient outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong empathy and ethical practice. Per diem schedule and day shift in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• 1 year experience as social worker or relevant mental health experience.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and adhere to NASW Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and referral information on consultation basis.
• Collaborates with management to ensure efficient resource utilization for positive patient outcomes.
• Employs counseling skills to help patients/families understand and follow care recommendations.
• Stays up-to-date on trends and available community resources for social, emotional, and financial assistance.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using crisis intervention techniques.
• Identifies barriers to smooth transitions across the healthcare network and records them.
• Interviews patients to complete initial psychosocial evaluations and reports suspected abuse/neglect.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Ethical practice

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services on a consultation basis. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the efficient utilization of resources for positive patient outcomes.

Job Duties

• Employs counseling skills in order to help patient/families understand, accept and follow recommendations for care and to restore patient to optimum social and health adjustment.
• Stays up-to-date on current trends and researches the availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional, and financial assistance.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, and effectively applies crisis intervention theory techniques.
• Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare network.
• Participates in a monthly or yearly audit or review to ensure adherence to laws and other federal guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with the patients and patient’s social support system to establish and implement a plan.
• Interviews the patient to complete the initial psychosocial evaluation.
• Reports suspected cases of child and adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• 1 year experience working as a social worker or applicable mental health experience.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
• Knowledge of psychological principles and theories.
• Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, and empathy towards others.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Per Diem Colleague - Hours as assigned; generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Department:

1004-09053 IRF Admin - CC