Social Worker (BSW or MSW) - Evenings

Geisinger•Danville, PA

About The Position

The Social Worker works in collaboration with the team and assists in the coordination of care for mental health, behavioral and social needs. Facilitates communication between patients, families, healthcare professionals, community and state agencies and other interdisciplinary team members. Responsible to assist with the implementation of care plan and coordination of behavioral health and social services.

Requirements

Social Worker, MSW - must have Social Work degree or Master's in Social Administration (MSSA)
Social Worker, BSW - must have Social Work degree
Bachelor's Degree-Social Work (Required)
Master's Degree-Social Work (Preferred)
Patients Rights
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of a professional team which provides evaluation and treatment for psychiatric patients including but not limited to: psychological assessment, crisis intervention, case management, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community outreach
Provides input in treatment decisions; presents specific treatment plans for approval.
Obtains information from patients and other appropriate sources upon which treatment recommendations are initiated, records all information in medical record.
Involves patient, family and others as appropriate in delivery of care and treatment recommendations.
Works with patient to determine goals to be achieved during course of treatment.
Makes arrangements for the safe and expedient transfer of patients as required.
Acts as a resource of information for Division members, patients, referral sources, etc.
Assists with provider schedule maintenance.
Sets up appointments, arranges for follow-up treatment as indicated.
Strives to support quality patient care, patient satisfaction and to assist in the accomplishment of related goals.
Assists with insurance verification and authorization procedures.
Part of interdisciplinary team that ensures the patients progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient and cost effective
Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. Serving 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 they psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources.
Resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop and implement a complex patient transition/discharge plan.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

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