Medical Social Worker Job at Geisinger Home Health, Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Geisinger Home Health
  • Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Description

We are hiring for a PRN Medical Social Worker to join our team in Plains, PA! 

At Geisinger Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. 

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! 

  • employee wellness programs  

  • flexibility for true work-life balance 

  • holidays & paid time off 

  • continuing education & career growth opportunities  

  • company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals 

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!   

The Social Worker (MSW) in Home Health assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness, and with difficulties in recovery and rehabilitation. The Social Worker will assess, diagnose, and treat patient's mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and/or families, and update case records.  

  • Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients. 

  • Plans for continuity of care with hospitals and community agencies. 

  • Assesses and treats social and emotional factors related to patient's illness to determine ability to cope with daily living problems. 

  • Assists the patient and significant others to understand, accept, follow, and implement medical recommendations. 

Education & Experience

  • Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Educations.
  • One year of social work experience in a health care setting.

License Requirements

  • Current CPR certification
  • Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

 

 

 

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Relief,

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