Social Worker - AVH - Full Time

Highmark Inc

Natrona Heights, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Community and Social Services, Computer Security, Corporate Policies, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Plans, English Language, Facebook, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Laws and Regulations, Geriatrics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Legal Standards, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LinkedIn, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, Security Policy, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Twitter, YouTube
LOCATION
Natrona Heights, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Natrona Heights, PA 15065 1301 Carlisle Street Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job collaborates with all disciplines for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychosocial factors which contribute to patients illnesses and/or have an impact on continuity of care. Scope of services may include but is not limited to:

  • Discharge planning
  • Counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Information and referral
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Suspected abuse
  • Psychiatric services
  • Guardianships, per regulatory requirements.

Services may be provided both inpatient and outpatient.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care to identified populations.
  • Provides crisis intervention and counseling to identified populations to enhance patient/family coping mechanisms regarding illness.
  • Engages the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups.
  • Provides education to patients/families/significant other and interdisciplinary team regarding psychosocial factors related to illness.
  • Actively participates in those areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum: Masters degree in Social Work
  • Current employees may be exempted
  • Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance may be required depending on location.
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Preferred: LSW or LCSW eligibility preferred depending upon facility requirements.
  • 2 years of experience in a hospital, multidisciplinary health care setting.
  • Acute care experience
  • Experience in geriatrics or working effectively with older adult populations

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures, as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.

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Job category: Direct Patient Care Providers Position Type: Full Time Posted: 2026-02-09T20:40:40.0000 Locations: Natrona Heights, PA 15065 1301 Carlisle Street Line of Business: Entity Recruiter: Hiring Manager Experience Level: Job Family: Patient Care Provider Other - AHN Req ID: J276904

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We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.

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About the Company

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Highmark Inc

Highmark provides millions of people with the security of quality health insurance

Our history of helping families and companies with their health insurance needs dates to the 1930s, when our predecessor companies were established to help Pennsylvania's residents pay for health care.

Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.

Highmark's officers and board of directors set the company's strategic direction and corporate policies. They are guided by our mission, vision and values.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
https://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml