Social Worker MSW-Family Practice

Penn Medicine is looking for a Social Worker MSW to work Full-Time @ the University City location in the Family Practice Department!!!!

Summary: The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health seeks a full-time social worker to support patients in a chronic care management program. The social worker will serve as a key member of the health care team to provide patient-centered, comprehensive social services to members across the continuum of care, including for those affected by substance use disorders. We typically serve around 50 patients, though we expect that number to grow.

Duties:

·Collaborates with the health care team to assess and resolve social barriers for patients in the ambulatory care setting.

·Develops and implement a patient-centered plan of care to empower patients with chronic illnesses to improve health and self-management within the community.

·Assists the patient in overcoming barriers to health by using effective assessment, goal setting and motivational interviewing skills.

·Collaborates with inpatient case managers to promote safe and effective transitions to the next level of care.

·Develops effective relationships with patients, care teams, and community-based providers (home care, case managers, etc.) to promote continuity of care.

·Supports patients with accessing services such as housing, security, legal, transportation, finances and public assistance.

·Responsible for following documentation standards according to established workflows.

·Participates in continuous improvement activities.

·Enhances own professional development and maintains formal and informal continuing education for self-development

Education or Equivalent Experience:

··Social Work 1+ years experience in a healthcare setting and/or experience with crisis intervention and supporting patients with psychosocial barriers to health.

·Experience working with patients affected by substance use disorders is preferred.