Hematology Social Worker - Bleeding/Clotting

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $69,200 - $88,200

About The Position

The social worker provides professional services to patients and families, facilitating access to individual, public, and private resources to support optimal functioning. Core services include assessing psychosocial functioning and capacities, counseling on care planning and decision-making, providing social work treatment, and planning community resources. Social workers collaborate with disciplines, programs, departments, and organizations to carry out these duties.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics and CHOP Social Work Department standards.
• Ability to meet medical-legal reporting requirements and applicable confidentiality guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital, health organization, or mental health agency setting.
• Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker (LSW), preferred upon hire.
• Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaborate with the care team to provide comprehensive treatment to patients and families.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional services and adjust goals and modalities as needed.
• Share patient and family information with staff from other agencies and programs when appropriate and consistent with confidentiality guidelines and applicable law.
• Organize workload and prioritize according to patient care needs.
• Adhere to medical-legal reporting requirements.
• Complete clear, legible, organized, and timely documentation in accordance with department, hospital, and legal standards.
• Identify barriers to effective service delivery or problems in work assignments, and contribute to initiatives to improve service delivery through department, hospital, or community committees.
• Recognize professional strengths and areas for growth, and develop and enhance professional practice skills.
• Follow the NASW Code of Ethics and CHOP Social Work Department standards for continuing education and participation in professional home committees and meetings; provide cross-coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time