Social Worker

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

The Social Worker Case Manager is responsible for intervening with patients who have complex psychosocial needs. Working under the direction of the Director of Case Management, the social work case manager performs hospital social work duties, provides timely and appropriate discharge planning service to assure continuity of care, provides consultation and collaboration with patients, families, health care providers, and other systems involved ion patient care.

This position will implement coordinated, interdisciplinary plans of care; serve as a resource in identified specialty areas; work closely with the Medical Staff; serve as a patient advocate; develop strategies to improve care delivery and function as an integral part of the care delivery team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• BENEFITS:QUALIFICATIONS:
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after completion of Introductory Period
• Paid Time Off
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program through Virgin Pulse

QUALIFICATIONS

• · Bachelor’s Degree in social work or closely related Human Services field, required
• · 2 years direct experience in healthcare/Social Worker required
• · Case management certification preferred
• · Hospital related social work experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• State College, PA 16803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person