ED Social Worker: Discharge & Behavioral Health

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks an Emergency Department Social Worker to provide psychosocial support across the department’s hours, including weekends. The schedule may involve four 10-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts, with one 8-hour shift per pay period, and no overnight shifts.

The role collaborates with unit CM/SW teams, helps with discharge planning, addresses psychological needs, and offers counseling to patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills and adherence to NASW ethics are essential.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Social Work
• Equivalent Experience: 3+ years Behavioral health experience in the field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with unit CM/SW staff to ensure safe and timely transition from hospital to home, community, or institutional setting.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health interdisciplinary health care team to ensure continuity of care and support services to patients and families.
• Identify and attend to the psychological needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling to patients, families and groups.
• Document in the medical record, statistics and reports as required.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and keep up-to-date on resources.
• Use effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Enhances own professional development and maintains formal and informal continuing education for self-improvement.

Skills

Counseling

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Community resource liaison

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Education

Master of Arts or Science (Required)

Education Specialization: Social Work

Equivalent Experience: 3+ years Behavioral health experience

Job description

Penn Medicine seeks an Emergency Department Social Worker to provide psychosocial support across the department’s hours, including weekends. The schedule may involve four 10-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts, with one 8-hour shift per pay period, and no overnight shifts.

The role collaborates with unit CM/SW teams, helps with discharge planning, addresses psychological needs, and offers counseling to patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills and adherence to NASW ethics are essential.