Level I Social Work - Social Worker - $28-42 per hour

PennState Health is seeking a Social Work Social Worker Level I for a job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Social Worker
• Discipline : Social Work
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

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 QUALIFICATION(S) :

Masters of Social Work degree from a Council of Social Work Education school of social work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :

• Minimum of two (2) 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

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information :

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below :

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information :

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider.

As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day.

Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other.

As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence that’s Penn State Health.

But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

Penn State Health Job ID #2139-58414. Posted job title : Inpatient Social Worker I - Day Shift - Social Services

About PennState Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania.

Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals.

We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve.

With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed.

Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program
9 days ago