Social Worker, NIICU

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

4d • $69,200 - $88,200 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time master’s prepared social worker for the Neonatal/Infant Intensive Care Unit at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This social worker will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial support to newborn and infant patients and their families in the NIICU setting. Social work services include crisis intervention, assessment of psychosocial functioning, supportive counseling and education, anticipatory guidance, bereavement support, referral to community resources, help with accessing benefits, and assistance with concrete needs. Social Work experience in the medical field is preferred.

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

Nice To Haves

• Social Work experience in the medical field is preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons.
• Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level