Social Worker MSW

Geisinger•Danville, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information. This role 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. The Social Worker works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. This position resolves psychosocial patient care issues and develops and implements a complex patient transition/discharge plan. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience

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.