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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provide individuals, groups and families with psychosocial support and case management interventions. Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations, utilizing evidence-based therapies, developing treatment plans and appropriate discharge plans. Conduct individual and group therapy with patients. Some individual therapy focuses include mood disorders, anxiety disorders and marital conflicts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Master's degree required.

One (1) year of experience required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises. Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions. 

Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs. Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education. 

Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy. 

Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. 

Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. 

Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility. Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient. 

Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status. 

Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients. Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services. 

Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development. 

Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field. 

Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary. 

Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping in hospitals.

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained