Health Caseworker

Allegheny Health Network
This position will require travel between AHN Hospital sites.
This job collaborates with all disciplines for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating / documenting 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 and guardianships per regulatory requirements. Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care to identified populations.
Engages the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups.
Actively participates in those areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital.
Master's degree in Social Work (current employees may be exempted)
Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance may be required depending on location.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
LSW or LCSW eligibility preferred depending upon facility requirements.
~2 years' experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting.

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