Social Worker MSW- Geriatrics

Jefferson Health Plans

4 days ago

United StatesFull TimeGeriatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Jefferson Health Plans as a Social Worker MSW- Geriatrics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

develop and reward highly-qualified employees.

develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Requirements

Serves as a resource and provides counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end of life care issues.

Refers patient/significant other to community based services/resources to meet patient’s continuum of care needs.

Coordinates team and/or family conferences when necessary to facilitate patient’s care progression.

Facilitates completion of all placement related documentation in nursing home grants, applications, etc. Completes referrals to options programs where appropriate.

Benefits & Compensation

time and part

time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

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

Apply to join Jefferson Health Plans as a Social Worker MSW- Geriatrics.

Key Skills

Social workPsychosocial assessmentDischarge planningCrisis interventionCounselingCase managementMedical terminologyMultidisciplinary team collaborationPatient advocacyGeriatricsInsurance regulationsCommunity resourcesDocumentationEnd of life careMentoring

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Position Insights

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

This Geriatrics position at Jefferson Health Plans 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.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Crisis intervention, Counseling, Case management, Medical terminology, Multidisciplinary team collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provides psychosocial assessments and develops intervention plans to assist patients and families with illness-related coping and health maintenance. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe discharge planning and connects patients with necessary community resources.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Prescription insurance, Supplemental insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, AD&D insurance, Short-term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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