Social Worker or Caseworker - GCMC - Full Time - Rotate

• Functions as a member of a professional team which provides evaluation and treatment for psychiatric patients including but not limited to: psychological assessment, crisis intervention, case management, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community outreach
• Provides input in treatment decisions; presents specific treatment plans for approval.
• Obtains information from patients and other appropriate sources upon which treatment recommendations are initiated, records all information in medical record.
• Involves patient, family and others as appropriate in delivery of care and treatment recommendations.
• Works with patient to determine goals to be achieved during course of treatment.
• Makes arrangements for the safe and expedient transfer of patients as required.
• Acts as a resource of information for Division members, patients, referral sources, etc.
• Assists with provider schedule maintenance.
• Sets up appointments, arranges for follow-up treatment as indicated.
• Strives to support quality patient care, patient satisfaction and to assist in the accomplishment of related goals.
• Assists with insurance verification and authorization procedures.
• Part of interdisciplinary team that ensures the patients progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient and cost effective
• Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. Serving as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses they psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop and implement a complex patient transition/discharge plan.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Qualifications:

Educational details:

Social Worker- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work

Caseworker- Bachelor's degree in related field of study

• Hours: 40 hours per week; Days, Evenings and Weekends- to be discussed further during interview
• This is a union position

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Salary : $5,000