Social Worker - Full Time - Jefferson Hospital ED

Apply for Social Worker - Full Time - Jefferson Hospital ED | Careers at Highmark Health Skip to main content Careers Working here Our Companies Career Areas Early CareersInterns Talent Community Team Member Stories Veterans Explore Jobs Direct Patient Care ProvidersSocial Worker - Full Time - Jefferson Hospital ED Explore our jobs Social Worker - Full Time - Jefferson Hospital ED Apply Open in new tab iconJefferson Hills PA 15025 565 Coal Valley RoadCompany Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description GENERAL OVERVIEWThis job collaborates with all disciplines for assessing planning implementing and evaluating documenting psychosocial factors which contribute to patients illnesses andor 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 and guardianships per regulatory requirements. Services may be provided both inpatient and outpatient.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESCompletes and documents psychosocial assessments intervention and coordination of care to identified populations.Provides crisis interventioncounseling to identified populations to enhance patientfamily coping mechanisms regarding illness.Engages the patientfamilysignificant other and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups.Provides education to patientsfamilysignificant 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.QUALIFICATIONSMinimumMasters degree in Social Work current employees may be exemptedOlder Adults Protective Services Act OAPSA clearance may be required depending on location.Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificatePreferredLSW or LCSW eligibility preferred depending upon facility requirements.2 years experience in a hospitalmultidisciplinary health care setting.Clinical or hospital-based social work experienceDisclaimer 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. 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