Social Worker- Behavioral Health Dept

Heritage Valley Health System

12 days ago

United StatesPart TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Heritage Valley Health System as a Social Worker- Behavioral Health Dept in United States.

Requirements

106 within 90 days of commencing employment. Preferred: Masters degree from an accredited school of social work. Current Pennsylvania licensure.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Heritage Valley Health System as a Social Worker- Behavioral Health Dept.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentInterventionDischarge planningAdvocacyConsultationPatient educationCommunity linkageSupportive servicesInpatient psychiatric careCrisis intervention

Key Responsibilities

The social worker provides psychosocial assessments, interventions, and discharge planning for patients in the behavioral health unit. They also facilitate community linkage, advocacy, and supportive services for families and patients during their inpatient stay.

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Heritage Valley Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Intervention, Discharge planning, Advocacy, Consultation, Patient education, Community linkage, Supportive services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker provides psychosocial assessments, interventions, and discharge planning for patients in the behavioral health unit. They also facilitate community linkage, advocacy, and supportive services for families and patients during their inpatient stay.

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