Social Worker- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Neurology Department- Full-Time

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Neurology Department at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The role involves providing psycho social support to patients and collaborating on discharge planning. Candidates should hold an MSW and possess experience in behavioral health, emphasizing teamwork within a leading medical center.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Qualifications

• MSW required; LSW preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in behavioral health and direct practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for psycho social support and discharge planning.
• Coordinates with unit's service CM/SW staff.
• Provides counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Counseling

Coordination

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MSW

3+ years Behavioral health experience

Job description

Social Worker- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Neurology Department- Full-Time

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

The HUP neurology department is looking for a full-time social worker to join the team!

• Responsible for psycho social support on selected patient populations and collaborates with the unit/ service CM/SW team for discharge planning and contributing to the patient's treatment plan through and understanding of social, psychological and/or environmental needs related to the impact of illness and need for hospitalization. Professional activities will be carried out in accordance with the code of ethics established by the National Association of Social Workers.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and collaborates with the unit/ service CM/SW staff around the discharge planning process to ensure a safe and timely transition from hospital to home, community, or institutional setting around follow-up community behavioral health services.Collaborates with the behavioral health interdisciplinary health care team to ensure continuity of care and support services to patients and families. Identifies and attends to the psychological needs of patients and families.Provides counseling to patients, families and groups.Responsible for documentation in the medical record, statistics and reports as required.Maintains relationships with community agencies and keeps up-to-date on resources.Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.Enhances own professional development and maintains formal and informal continuing education for self-improvement.
  
  

Credentials:

• MSW required.
• LSW preferred.
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Education Specialization: Master's Social Work
• Equivalent Experience: 3+ years Behavioral health experience in the field, health care setting experience helpful, direct practice experience helpful.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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