Social Worker (BSW) - Days

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: Full-time; Days 8am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5pm; Monday - Friday; weekend rotation. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW). Previous experience preferred but not required. Job Duties: Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. The Social Worker serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information. 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. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. Resolves psychosocial patient care issues and develops and implements a complex patient transition/discharge plan. 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. Assess, 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. Position Details: Caring for your health and well-being. Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education: Bachelor's Degree-Social Work (Required) Skills: Assessment And Diagnosis Behavioral Therapy Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger Clinic