Social Worker - Med-Surg

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children seeks a dedicated medical social worker to assess psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and families, identify interventions, and provide crisis support.

You will advocate for patients, coordinate with hospital and community resources, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. The role emphasizes family-centered counseling, referrals to services, and ongoing support for families navigating chronic illness or new

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Completes and maintains required competencies and trainings for role.
• Experience in pediatric or inpatient social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families to identify appropriate interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families.
• Advocate for patients and families and coordinate care with hospital and community resources.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Job Summary

The primary function of the social worker is to assess psychosocial needs of the patients and families and identify appropriate interventions to support those needs. The social worker provides also may provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families in all areas of the hospital. The social worker is an advocate for the patient and family and provides counseling and support to patients and families dealing with chronic illness and new-onset diagnoses. The social worker additionally provides care coordination services to the patient and family and will refer them to services in the hospital for support, as well as appropriate community-based organizations. The social worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates with the patient's medical providers to support the patient and family.

Job Summary

The primary function of the social worker is to assess psychosocial needs of the patients and families and identify appropriate interventions to support those needs. The social worker provides also may provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families in all areas of the hospital. The social worker is an advocate for the patient and family and provides counseling and support to patients and families dealing with chronic illness and new-onset diagnoses. The social worker additionally provides care coordination services to the patient and family and will refer them to services in the hospital for support, as well as appropriate community-based organizations. The social worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates with the patient's medical providers to support the patient and family.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the CSWE

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour