WellSpan Health·Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
The Medical Social Worker assesses the psychosocial needs of patients and families to develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans. They coordinate with staff and outside agencies to help patients cope with physical, emotional, and economic issues related to hospitalization.
Under the direction of the Director of Discharge Services, using the social work process, works with patients, families, staff and outside agencies to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. These services would include an assessment of patient needs, development and implementation of appropriate interventions and a comprehensive discharge plan. All services provided are designed to assist the patient/families in coping with physical, social, emotional and economic issues related to their illness, treatment, hospitalization and/or discharge. Post discharge follow-up of the care provided is also an integral part of this position.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care.
As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation.
With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.
Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
Established in 1895 and located in the heart of Franklin County, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community with award-winning care.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital’s 274-bed facility provides a community of 156,000 residents full-range inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services.
The hospital is noted for its leading-edge technology and full range of medical services, including award-winning heart and stroke care, a cardiac catheterization lab, a family birthing unit and Level II NICU, inpatient rehabilitation, a wound center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and surgical services, including robotic surgery.
At WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, we work together to provide our neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars, children’s events, “fun runs,” and more.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S.
News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Social Welfare is required, with a Master's degree and Pennsylvania licensure preferred. Candidates should have experience in healthcare social work and proficiency in electronic medical record software.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.