Social Worker MSW - Part Time

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. The Social Worker serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information. Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses the psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. Resolves psychosocial patient care issues and develops and implements a complex patient transition/discharge plan. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) is required upon hire.
Skills: Assessment And Diagnosis, Behavioral Therapy Management, Intake Assessments, Organizing, Patients Rights, Psychotherapy, Social Work, Working Independently

Responsibilities

Participates in the screening of participants and evaluates psychosocial surveys to ensure appropriate and successful group participation.
Provides support in developing the skills necessary for integrating lifestyle changes into daily life.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team development of a plan of care for each participant.
Participates in the monitoring, documentation, and communication of the participant's response to the interdisciplinary team plan of care.
Monitors group support adherence for all participants and provides additional explanation of guidelines on an individual basis as needed.
Assesses, plans and initiates patient plan of care.
Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge to appropriate agencies.
Initiates and monitors completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all documentation.
Provides documentation of initial assessments and reviewing of all referrals for accuracy and content prior to discharge.
Reports potential risk or quality management.
Escalates issues to resource as necessary to resolve barriers through appropriate administrative and medical channels.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance