Acute Inpatient LCSW - Monthly Weekends/Holidays - Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is hiring an Acute Inpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide professional mental health treatment to patients and families using recognized best-practice interventions. The role includes assessing psychosocial functioning and capacity, conducting mental status examinations, diagnosing mental health conditions, making treatment recommendations, and providing therapies for children and families. The social worker collaborates with multiple disciplines, programs, departments, and organizations, and may provide clinical care to the Behavioral Health Integrated Program as needed. The position also includes supervision, training, and direct oversight of developing mental health providers, including Fellows. The role supports patients and families through illness, hospitalization, and continuing care. It includes psychosocial assessment, age- and developmentally appropriate counseling, treatment and resource referrals, professional documentation in the electronic medical record, and compliance with hospital and professional requirements. The social worker contributes to team-based care, service improvement, education, leadership, and ongoing professional development. This is an hourly version of an existing salaried role, intended for employees below the government-mandated minimum FLSA pay threshold. The listed salary range is $36.60–$46.65 per hour; pay may vary based on skills and experience. Patient-facing employees must receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or social welfare.
Prior clinical social work experience.
Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential upon hire, or New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential upon hire.
Knowledge of typical and atypical child development and related areas.
Knowledge of child psychopathology.
Knowledge of therapy and psychological assessment techniques with children and families.
Knowledge of behavioral methodology and principles.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to direct and motivate staff teams.
Critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other health care team providers.
Ability to develop trusting relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to work sensitively with cultural diversity and assist staff in understanding it.
Ability to identify community resources for families and advocate on their behalf.
Professional approach and appearance, with a high level of emotional maturity.
Ability to learn public health policy and health care legislation and respond as a family advocate.
Adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Patient-facing employees or employees working in patient care buildings must receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital, health organization, or mental health agency setting.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement professional interventions using social work practice, knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, and understanding of child and family development and functioning.
Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and/or families and provide age- and developmentally appropriate counseling, treatment, and resources based on assessment findings.
Provide mental health therapies and treatment recommendations for children and families, including assessment and diagnosis of mental health conditions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of professional services and adjust goals or modalities as needed, using feedback from patients, families, and staff.
Organize workload and set priorities according to patient care needs and departmental standards; meet workload standards for assigned areas.
Adhere to professional medical-legal reporting requirements and seek supervision on risk management issues.
Document services, assessments, interventions, and billing data accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record and other required systems.
Complete and submit required reports, forms, and information to hospital departments and outside agencies within required time frames.
Promote a positive professional environment and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, agencies, and organizations.
Participate in team meetings, care conferences, rounds, committees, and other forums supporting effective patient and family care.
Educate others about psychosocial aspects of health and illness and collaborate on health education and wellness initiatives.
Advocate for patients and families and help develop and improve psychosocial services.
Identify barriers to effective service delivery, solve problems, and develop or implement interventions, systems, or programs that improve services.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide in-service education when appropriate.
When appropriate, serve as a field instructor, preceptor, or lecturer in student or other educational programs.
Develop professional practice skills, pursue consultation and learning, incorporate feedback into practice, and meet annual continuing and mandatory education requirements.
Provide supervision, training, and direct supervision to developing mental health providers, including Fellows.
Provide clinical care to the Behavioral Health Integrated Program on an as-needed basis.