Caseworker (Part-time Temporary)

Location and Hours Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV). Shift: Days. Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm. Scheduled weekly hours: 20. Worker type: Regular. Exemption status: No.
Job Summary 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.
Job Duties 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.
Monitors, documents, and communicates 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 reviews all referrals for accuracy and content prior to discharge.
Reports potential risk or quality management concerns.
Escalates issues to resources as necessary to resolve barriers through appropriate administrative and medical channels.
Works primarily in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Qualifications Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) required upon hire.
Experience: Relevant experience in social work within a healthcare setting.
Certifications & Licenses: None specified.
Skills: Assessment and diagnosis, behavioral therapy management, intake assessments, organizing, patient rights, psychotherapy, social work, working independently.
Benefits Full benefits (health, dental, 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 FSAs and an HSA with employer contribution.
Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
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 with financial incentives.
Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, and digital self‑help tools.
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
EEO Statement Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. No discrimination on the basis of disability or protected veteran status will occur.

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