Licensed Social Worker - Addiction Medicine & Discharge

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a licensed social work professional to join the Addiction Medicine Consult Team (ACT). The role involves psychosocial assessment, discharge planning collaboration with unit CM/SW staff, and providing counseling to patients and families as part of the treatment plan.

Qualifications include a Master of Arts or Science and MSW/LSW preferred, with 3+ years of behavioral health experience in healthcare settings being helpful. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker is required or preferred.
• MSW or LSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates discharge planning with CM/SW staff to ensure safe transitions home or to new settings.
• Collaborates with the behavioral health team to maintain continuity of care for patients and families.
• Provides counseling to patients, families and groups.
• Documents in medical records, statistics and reports as required.
• Maintains relationships with community resources and updates on available services.

Education

Master of Arts or Science (Required)

MSW or LSW preferred

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a licensed social work professional to join the Addiction Medicine Consult Team (ACT). The role involves psychosocial assessment, discharge planning collaboration with unit CM/SW staff, and providing counseling to patients and families as part of the treatment plan.

Qualifications include a Master of Arts or Science and MSW/LSW preferred, with 3+ years of behavioral health experience in healthcare settings being helpful. Equal opportunity employer.