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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 6 12 hour and 1 8 hour shift per pay period in the Emergency Department

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of patient care for identified patient populations from admission to discharge, utilizes appropriate criteria for inpatient care and plans timely discharges. Provides emotional support to patients and their support systems in managing complex medical conditions in an inpatient setting. Responsible for crisis intervention, individual, family, group, bereavement, and end of life counseling. Actively participates in designing and implementing institutional programs/initiatives to improve patient access to the medical center resources, quality of care, cost reduction efforts and patient satisfaction.

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.

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