Medical Social Worker II - Discharge & Care Coordination

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia seeks a Social Worker II to assess patients' psychosocial needs, collaborate with medical teams, and help ensure safe, timely discharges while coordinating community resources.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and experience in medical social work is preferred. CPR certification and PA Social Worker license are also preferred, with a focus on interdisciplinary teamwork and patient advocacy to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• 2 years of medical social work experience preferred.
• PA Social Worker License preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Social Worker II assesses the patient's psychological situation in order to make recommendations to medical personnel, and provides direct services that ensure the patient's best use of health care services including safe and timely discharges.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia seeks a Social Worker II to assess patients' psychosocial needs, collaborate with medical teams, and help ensure safe, timely discharges while coordinating community resources.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and experience in medical social work is preferred. CPR certification and PA Social Worker license are also preferred, with a focus on interdisciplinary teamwork and patient advocacy to improve health outcomes.