Social Work Manager plans and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patients' families in a health care setting. Develops plans for patient care after release from treatment. Being a Social Work Manager provides social services to patients/clients and their families. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, patients and their families to assess patient social needs and monitor progress of medical treatment. Additionally, Social Work Manager coordinates planning for post-discharge care. Supervises professional staff. Prepares departmental budgets and reports. Requires a master's degree of Social Work. Typically reports to a director. The Social Work Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Social Work Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
St Joseph Regional
Location : US:PA:Reading
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 8:00a - 4:00p
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
This position serves as an essential liaison between patient, family, physicians, community, and organizational resources to promote the coordination of a comprehensive treatment plan for the Family Birthing Center, NICU, and Pediatric population. Social Worker will collaborate with physicians, staff nurses, and other clinical personnel to determine patient care needs, readiness for discharge, and will communicate these needs with community based resources. This position plays a significant role in making connections and referrals to home health agencies and other social and governmental departments that would be the best resource for ensuring patient needs are met. Our goal is always to provide an exceptional experience while helping our patients and families get the resources they need to thrive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Masters of Social Work degree required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Previous experience with the FBC/NICU/Peds population and/or Children’s Youth Services.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
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.
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