Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

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

• 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

• annual influenza vaccine