Per Diem Clinical Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a Social Worker II who assesses patients' psychological status and supports medical teams with discharge planning and care coordination.

You will provide direct services to optimize utilization of health care resources, contribute to safe discharges, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social work colleagues in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Social Worker preferred.
• PA Social Worker License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's psychological situation and make recommendations to medical personnel.
• Provide direct services that ensure optimal use of health care services including safe and timely discharges.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a Social Worker II who assesses patients' psychological status and supports medical teams with discharge planning and care coordination.

You will provide direct services to optimize utilization of health care resources, contribute to safe discharges, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social work colleagues in a fast-paced clinical setting.