Social Worker

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$67,500 - $86,060•Hybrid

About The Position

The social worker provides professional services to patients and families, which facilitates the use of individual, public and private resources so that optimal functioning can occur for both the patient and the family. These core services include assessment of psychosocial functioning and capacities, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment and community resource planning. Social workers collaborate with many disciplines, programs, departments and organizations in the accomplishment of these duties. This is a primarily outpatient, clinic-based Social Work role supporting patients and families within the Diabetes Center.

Requirements

Master's Degree Social Work Required
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Preferred
Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) - Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) - upon hire - Preferred
As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides skilled psychosocial assessment and collaborates with care team in order to provide quality comprehensive treatment to patients and families.
Evaluates the effectiveness of professional services and adjusts/redefines goals and modalities as indicated.
Shares information regarding patient family situation with staff from other agencies and programs as appropriate in accordance with applicable confidentiality guidelines and relevant law.
Organizes workload and sets priorities based on patient care needs.
Adheres to medical-legal reporting requirements.
Completes documentation in a timely manner that is legible, clear and organized according to department, hospital and legal standards.
Provides leadership in identifying barriers to effective service delivery or problems in work assignments.
Actively contributes in initiatives that improve service delivery through department, hospital or community based committees.
Recognizes professional strengths and areas for growth and is accountable for development and enhancement of professional practice skills.
Adheres to NASW Code of Ethics and CHOP Social Work Department standards for continuing education, participation in professional home committees, meetings and available for cross-coverage assignments as needed.
The position includes travel across multiple CHOP locations: Tuesdays: Buerger Center/Main Campus, Wednesdays: King of Prussia (KOP), Thursdays: Abington Primary Care location. Mondays and Fridays are typically administrative/AWA days, depending on departmental and clinical needs.

Benefits

CHOP offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families.
CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace.
We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves.
We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons.
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.
Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.
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