Social Worker (Full-Time/Day) Center City

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years hospital based social work experience.
• Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:
• Active LSW or LCSW required for New Jersey positions and preferred for Pennsylvania positions.
• Work Shift
• Workday Day (United States of America)
• Worker Sub Type
• Regular
• Employee Entity
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address
• 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Details Provides social work services, assesses and enhances the patient's/family's/significant other's ability to cope with physical, emotional and environmental problems related to illness/convalescence and discharge plan. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish a discharge plan for the patient. Job Description Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Conducts psychosocial assessment/reassignment of patients/significant others relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs. Develops and implements a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs related to needs/problems identified during assessment. Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate discharge planning Provides counseling for patient/family/significant others to assist with coping with new diagnoses, chronic illness and palliative or terminal care Advocates on behalf of the patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Graduate from an accredited Masters of Social Work program required. Masters of Social Work required. AND

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