Impactful MSW Social Worker — Outpatient Care Team

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Social Worker to support patients in the Care Management Program in the outpatient setting, working as a key member of the health care team to provide patient-centered social services.

Collaborates with the care team to assess and resolve social barriers, develops patient-centered plans to improve health outcomes for chronic illnesses, and assists families in crisis intervention and long-term care planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Experience in healthcare or crisis intervention preferred.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients in the outpatient Care Management Program.
• Collaborate with health care team to address social barriers.
• Develop patient-centered care plans for chronic illnesses.
• Assist families in crisis intervention and long-term planning.
• Support access to community services such as housing and transportation.
• Document according to established workflows.
• Participate in continuous improvement and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Patient-centered approach

Education

Master's Degree - Social Work

LCSW or LSW

PA License / eligibility

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Social Worker to support patients in the Care Management Program in the outpatient setting, working as a key member of the health care team to provide patient-centered social services.

Collaborates with the care team to assess and resolve social barriers, develops patient-centered plans to improve health outcomes for chronic illnesses, and assists families in crisis intervention and long-term care planning.