WellSpan Health
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Job Location: York, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Part-Time
Department:
Professional
Shift:
Days/Evenings
Hours:
PRN (On call as needed)
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Job Description
Case Management Social Worker Opportunity York Hospital
About the Position
Plans, organizes and implements social work for patients and families. Works in a team model to address patient discharge needs.
The qualified candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:
- Assesses patients/families in need of psycho-social support throughout the patient’s hospitalization and assists patients who require post acute care coordination or community resources referrals. Advocates for patient self-determination and appropriate level of care.
- Identifies discharge plan by making arrangements for psycho-social, psychological and practical assistance across the continuum of care. Actively engages the patient and family in the assessment, problem solving and referral process including transfer and discharge plans.
- Notifies patient/clinical team of potential referrals, documents on the medical record in a timely fashion: psycho-social assessments, identified plan, barriers, changes and progress toward plan completion. Notifies final outcome and patient satisfaction.
- Interacts with the interdisciplinary team in the development of the discharge plan addressing the patient’s/family’s psycho-social support.
- Coordinates family meetings. Assists patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.
- Performs a variety of functions to address patient’s psycho-social needs with referrals for counseling, community services, protective services, and financial assistance referrals.
Qualifications
- Social work license in PA preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills - written and verbal
- Computer skills
WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health is a not-for-profit, community based health care system serving more than 650,000 people in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. York Hospital, a 570+ bed community teaching hospital, and Gettysburg Hospital, a 76-bed acute-care facility, are the cornerstones of the health system. The organization has received significant, national recognition, including being named a “Top 100 Integrated Health Network” by Verispan, being one of the “Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities” by Health Imaging and IT and York Hospital has been named a “Top 100 Hospital” by Solucient seven times. WellSpan Health is an integrated health system with more than 60 care sites, 8,000 employees and seven residency programs.
The Community
WellSpan Health facilities are located in York and Adams counties, which offer an ideal living environment to match the quality of work-life balance you're seeking. York boasts abundant outdoor and cultural activities, including restaurants, theatre, golf courses, hiking trails and water sports. The community is only one hour from the Baltimore/DC metro area and about two hours from Philadelphia.
If you value a strong sense of community, the more palatable pace of a smaller city, and the convenience of a workplace close to home, you'll realize the advantages of considering WellSpan Health as part of your future.
Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree
Strong communication skills
Required Experience
6 - 12 months
Additional Requirements
PA Act73 – Child Abuse Clearance Required
How to Apply:
WellSpan Health
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