Social Worker-(FT & PT Available)

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health center in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join their Behavioral Medicine team. The role focuses on supporting patients through mental health and substance use recovery, encompassing case management, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination. Join a supportive environment committed to making a lasting impact and fostering those in need.

Benefits

Supportive leadership and clinical supervision

Opportunities to make a lasting impact on underserved populations

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in behavioral health, substance use, or mental health settings required.
• Inpatient psychiatric or addiction recovery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and mental health assessments.
• Develop treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention.

Skills

Knowledge of trauma-informed care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Harm reduction

Strong interpersonal skills

Clinical documentation skills

Education

Masters in social work (MSW)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Worker – Behavioral Health / Substance Abuse / Mental Health

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Job Type : Full-time & Part-time

About Us

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a leader in providing comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder services in the Philadelphia region. As part of the innovative Philadelphia Model — Addressing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Long-Term Care (LTC) — we deliver structured, therapeutic residential care for frail adults with complex behavioral health needs. This program integrates long-term skilled nursing care with behavioral health treatment, grounded in our core values : Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism.

We foster a culturally and spiritually responsive care environment where every team member is empowered to make a difference.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Behavioral Medicine team. This role is central to helping patients navigate mental health and substance use recovery by offering case management, discharge planning, resource coordination, and clinical counseling.

Available Shifts

Full-Time Day Shift : 40 hours / week

Part-Time Day Shift : 16 hours / week (Every Other Weekend)

What You’ll Do

Complete psychosocial and mental health assessments

Develop and implement treatment and discharge plans

Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy

Refer patients to community resources (housing, healthcare, recovery programs)

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR system

Respond to crises, including conducting suicide risk assessments

What You’ll Need

Education & Licensure :

Masters in social work (MSW) required

LSW or LCSW preferred

CPR certification preferred

Experience :

At least 1 year in behavioral health, substance use, or mental health settings

Inpatient psychiatric or addiction recovery experience is a plus

Skills :

Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and harm reduction

Strong interpersonal and clinical documentation skills

Proficient in EHR systems and Microsoft Office

Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered team

Direct interaction with clients in inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings

High-emotional intensity; must manage crisis situations calmly

Flexibility to work occasional weekends or holidays

Why Join Us

Opportunities to make a lasting impact on underserved populations

Supportive leadership and clinical supervision

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE / M / F / D / V