Children's Hospital of Philadelphia·Worcester, Massachusetts
Provide psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and transition-to-adult-care support for adolescents and young adults with complex medical needs. Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to address social determinants of health and facilitate access to services.
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This position will support the Adult Care and Transition Team, providing psychosocial assessment, care coordination, resource navigation, and transition-to-adult-care support for adolescents and young adults with complex medical needs, chronic health conditions, and developmental disabilities. The social worker will partner with patients, families, healthcare providers, schools, and community agencies to address social determinants of health, facilitate access to services, and promote successful engagement in adult healthcare systems.
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. Social workers collaborate with many disciplines, programs, departments and organizations in the accomplishment of these duties.
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 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.
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$69,200.00 - $88,200.00 Annually
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Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certification in Pennsylvania. Previous experience in a hospital, health organization, or mental health agency is preferred.
Market context
Massachusetts employers commonly seek social workers for schools, hospitals, and community agencies, so demand is often tied to ongoing needs in behavioral health, family support, and care coordination. These roles can be competitive because a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and an LSW license are required, while experience with diverse age groups and bilingual or bicultural skills can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and tailor your resume to the populations you have served.
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