Social Worker

A Brief Overview

We are seeking a full-time Master's prepared social worker for the inpatient psychiatric unit at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia located at Cedar Avenue. This social worker will provide services to pediatric patients and their families seen in the inpatient psychiatric unit.These social work services include assessment of psychosocial functioning, supportive counseling and education, referral to community resources, and help with accessing benefits. Social Work experience in the psychiatric unit/behavioral health is preferred.

About Cedar Ave:

CHOP's Cedar Ave creates a safe and appropriate inpatient/crisis setting to care for behavioral health patients, including many currently being seen in a medical setting on the Philadelphia Campus.

The CHOP Inpatient Psychiatric Unit's purpose is to serve a diverse group of youth with an age range 7-17 years of age in 46 beds divided into child and adolescent units.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatments and evaluate the effectiveness of professional services.

• Facilitate use of individual, public, and private resources for patients and families.

• Adhere to medical-legal reporting and confidentiality requirements.

• Organize workload and set priorities based on patient care needs.

• Complete timely documentation according to department, hospital, and legal standards.

• Identify barriers to effective service delivery and participate in hospital or community-based committees to improve social work services.

• Adhere to National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and CHOP Social Work Department standards for continuing education, professional home committees, meetings, and cross-coverage assignments.

Education

• Required: Master's degree- Social Work

Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred (upon hire): Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board

• Preferred: Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) - Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)