Social Worker I MSW - Full Time

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking an Emergency Department Social Worker to provide psycho social support, discharge planning, and care coordination across the ED.

The role collaborates with CM/SW teams, supports patients and families, and documents in medical records while engaging with community resources. A Master’s degree in social work is required; MSW/LSW preferred; 3+ years of behavioral health experience are helpful.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Science required.
• MSW or LSW preferred.
• 3+ years behavioral health experience in the field; healthcare setting experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with CM/SW staff to ensure safe, timely transitions from hospital to home or community.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health care team to ensure continuity of care and support services for patients and families.
• Identify and address the psychological needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling to patients, families and groups.
• Document in the medical record, statistics and reports as required.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and stay updated on resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Arts or Science (Required)

MSW or LSW preferred

Job description

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.

Schedule

This is an Emergency Department (ED) Social Worker position with a non-traditional daytime schedule designed to provide coverage across the department's hours of operation, including weekends. The schedule will be either four 10-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts, with one 8-hour shift per pay period. This position does not include overnight shifts.

Summary

• 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. This includes a AP and psychiatrist assigned to the MEND program.
• 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

• Licensed Social Worker
• MSW or LSW preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Social Work Equivalent Experience:
• And 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.