Social Worker (BSW or MSW) - Evenings

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker collaborates with the care team to coordinate care for patients’ mental health, behavioral, and social needs. The role facilitates communication among patients, families, healthcare professionals, community and state agencies, and interdisciplinary team members, and assists with implementing care plans and coordinating behavioral health and social services. The position works with psychiatric patients in a clinical environment and supports care from the acute episode through post-discharge.

Requirements

A social work degree is required for either the BSW or MSW Social Worker role.
A bachelor's degree in social work is required.
Ability to perform the listed social work responsibilities; skills include assessment and diagnosis, behavioral therapy management, intake assessments, organizing, patients’ rights, psychotherapy, social work, and working independently.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in social work is preferred.
At least 2 years of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute as a member of a professional team evaluating and treating psychiatric patients, including through psychological assessment, crisis intervention, case management, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community outreach.
Provide input into treatment decisions and present treatment plans for approval.
Gather information from patients and other appropriate sources, initiate treatment recommendations, and document information in the medical record.
Involve patients, families, and others as appropriate in care and treatment recommendations, and work with patients to identify treatment goals.
Arrange safe and timely patient transfers when needed.
Serve as an information resource for Division members, patients, and referral sources.
Assist with provider schedule maintenance, appointments, and follow-up treatment arrangements.
Support quality patient care, patient satisfaction, and related goals.
Assist with insurance verification and authorization procedures.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support patients’ progress from acute care through post-discharge in a quality-driven, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Interact with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies.
Liaise between the hospital and community agencies or facilities to exchange clinical and referral information.
Identify patients at high psychosocial or financial risk; assess the psychological needs of patients and families; and provide information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals.
Resolve psychosocial patient-care issues and develop and implement complex patient transition and discharge plans.

Benefits

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