Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice Per Diem

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Lehigh Valley Health Network
2 days ago
Allentown, PennsylvaniaPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Medical Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem in [object Object]. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Licensed Social Worker

Benefits & Compensation

  • 2024 Lehigh Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Per Diem; variable shift and hours; weekend and holiday rotation Department: 1004
  • 08011 Hospice Social Service

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Medical Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCounselingCrisis InterventionInformation and ReferralResource UtilizationPatient Care PlanningCommunity Resources KnowledgeCrisis Intervention TheoryClinical AssessmentPsychosocial EvaluationAbuse ReportingEmotional IntelligenceEmpathyLogic and ReasoningSocial Work Ethics
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About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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3.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2d ago