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KOP Social Worker (Per Diem)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia·King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

$15 - $507/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide professional psychosocial assessments and counseling to patients and families, primarily within the Emergency Department. Collaborate with care teams to facilitate the use of public and private resources for optimal patient functioning.

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Rotating (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview The social worker provides professional services to patients and families, which facilitates the use of individual, public and private resources so that optimal functioning can occur for both the patient and the family. These core services include assessment of psychosocial functioning and capacities, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment and community resource planning. The social worker provides professional services to patients and families (predominantly in the Emergency Department), which facilitates the use of individual, public and private resources so that optimal functioning can occur for both the patient and the family. These core services include assessment of psychosocial functioning and capacities, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment and community resource planning. What you will do 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 re: 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. Education Qualifications Master's Degree Social Work - Required Experience Qualifications Experience in a hospital, health organization or mental health care agency - Preferred Licenses and Certifications 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 To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor |

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RANGE: $15.00 - $507.00 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certification in Pennsylvania. Experience in a hospital or mental health agency is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Community Resource Planning

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$15 - $507/hr
Location
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jun 22, 2026
Closes
Jun 23, 2026
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that...

Salary listed on 125 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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