About Endorsed 🏢
Endorsed is the region's leading Palliative Care Service, providing supportive care services to patients in the home and virtually. We work collaboratively with primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, hospitals, and post-acute care facilities to deliver holistic care. Our mission is to meet the social, psychological, and medical needs of individuals facing complex health conditions or terminal diagnoses.
The Role 🧑💼
As a Social Worker, you'll be a key member of our care delivery team, providing psychosocial support and interventions to patients and their families. You'll play a vital role in enhancing patients' coping mechanisms, coordinating care transitions, and educating patients and their loved ones about psychosocial factors related to illness.
What You'll Do 📝
- Conduct and document comprehensive psychosocial assessments, interventions, and care coordination.
- Offer crisis intervention and counseling to help patients and their families navigate challenging situations.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and patients/families to plan for discharge and identify appropriate post-acute resources.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals about psychosocial aspects of illness.
- Actively participate in initiatives to expand the role of social work within the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For 🔎
Required:
- Master's Degree in Social Work
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5+ years of post-graduate social work experience in healthcare settings (inpatient, outpatient, home health, etc.)
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2+ years of experience in case management-related activities.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Preferred:
Skills & Abilities 💪
- Strong understanding of cultural competency in patient care.
- Knowledge of the link between lifestyle and disease processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience with motivational interviewing and advance care planning.
- Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Competent in using various computer software, including Microsoft Office products.
Additional Information ℹ️
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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, no evenings or weekends.
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Location: Indiana County, PA and surrounding areas.
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Travel: 50% - 75%
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Pay Range: $57,700 - $106,700 (Base pay is determined by experience and qualifications).
Benefits 🎁
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and other perks.
Compliance 📜
This role adheres to ethical and legal standards, including HIPAA and company policies regarding data security and confidentiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer 🤝
Highmark Health and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
Contact Information 📞
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
Job Category: Healthcare