Hospice Medical Social Worker MSW
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services on a consultation basis. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the efficient utilization of resources for positive patient outcomes.
Job description
Summary
Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services on a consultation basis. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the efficient utilization of resources for positive patient outcomes.
Job Duties
- Employs counseling skills in order to help patient/families understand, accept and follow recommendations for care and to restore patient to optimum social and health adjustment.
- Stays up-to-date on current trends and researches the availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional, and financial assistance.
- Intervenes in crisis situations, and effectively applies crisis intervention theory techniques.
- Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare network.
- Participates in a monthly or yearly audit or review to ensure adherence to laws and other federal guidelines.
- Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan.
- Interviews the patient to complete the initial psychosocial evaluation.
- Reports suspected cases of child and adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- 1 year experience working as a social worker or applicable mental health experience.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
- Ability to adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
- Knowledge of psychological principles and theories.
- Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, and empathy towards others.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- 1 year experience working as a social worker or applicable mental health experience
- Ability to work effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds
- Ability to adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA
- Knowledge of psychological principles and theories
- High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy towards others
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.