Medical Social Worker

@ Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Networklehighvalleyhealthnetwork.com

Medical Social Worker

Catasauqua, PA
Posted today

About the job

Lehigh Valley Health Network is dedicated to compassionate care. The Medical Social Worker role focuses on assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating discharge, and supporting patient well-being across hospitals and clinics.

Requirements

  • Psychosocial assessment skills
  • Discharge planning experience
  • Ability to connect with community resources
  • Team collaboration skills

Qualifications

  • Social work degree
  • Licensed social worker
  • Strong communication skills
  • Empathy and cultural sensitivity

Full job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support patients and families across our hospitals and clinics. In this role, you’ll conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharge plans, connect patients with community resources, and provide counseling to address complex medical, emotional, and social needs. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams to remove barriers to care, support treatment adherence, and enhance patient well-being, while contributing to LVHN’s mission-driven, patient-first, and inclusive culture.
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