A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
PRN (Weekday and Weekend availability, required to work 2shifts/month, 1 holiday/yr.)
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St. Mary's Medical Center Position Purpose The Social Worker provides direct service to patients and families and works with community agencies, physicians and hospital staff in order to provide psychosocial support and to facilitate discharge planning. Modifies approach based on age-specific needs of patient population to include child, adolescent, adult and older adult. As a " Social Worker" you will: Demonstrates understanding of patient's current and prior functional status and psychosocial situation through documented assessment. Updates assessment information as new information is obtained. Collaborates with physicians, nursing and the Care Management team regarding discharge planning. Serves as a resource person to the nursing staff, referred patients and their family members, and physicians. Communicates psychosocial information and needs to members of the health care team as appropriate for the continuum of care. Reassess discharge planning needs daily and documents assessment in clinical documentation system. Incorporates cultural, age-appropriate, family and environmental data into assessment and teaching. Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy Must be able to work independently and on a team. Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Services Master's Degree (preferred) Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital or health care facility Non-benefit eligible Roles •Under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem roles•
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Referral Rewards Program Position Highlights:
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect. St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply Now
