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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.50
Shift: Varied
Hours: Emergency Department - Weekend Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Our exemplary team of Inpatient Social Workers are essential liaisons between patient, family, physicians, community and organizational resources to promote the coordination of a comprehensive treatment plan. They are responsible for providing complete psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family, group, bereavement and end of life counseling, and timely and appropriate discharge planning based on known or anticipated needs.

Our Inpatient Social Workers collaborate with physicians, staff nurses, and care coordinators to determine patient care needs, readiness for discharge, and the need for home-health services or other community-based resources. This individual will play a significant role in making connections and referrals to the health agencies, mental health facilities, counseling services, and other social and governmental departments that would be the best resource in ensuring patient needs are met.

As a member of our team, you are eligible to qualify for our clinical ladder program and have unlimited access to the American Case management COMPASS training as well as CEU's.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters of Social Work degree from a Council of Social Work Education school of social work with 1 to 2 years effective experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external health professionals

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to use problem solving techniques to achieve desired results and effective change

Ability to function effectively in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

Ability to organize, prioritize, and time manage responsibilities

Basic computer skills with effective keyboarding abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of two years of acute care case management/social work experience

Knowledge of PC based computer software (Cerner, Navihealth/Curaspan)

Current social work licensure in Pennsylvania

Certification in case management from a nationally recognized organization

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained