Social Work Team Leader- Hospital of The University - Philadelphia, United States - Penn Medicine
Description
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
HUP is looking for a full-time Social Work Team Leader
Responsibilities:
- Support effective Social Work activities; manage performance of Social Work staff and provide them with continuing educational programs/training; collaborate with the Social Work Director to develop efficiency within the department
- Address psychological, social and system issues of complex patients
- Support utilization management activities: communicate with insurers, interdisciplinary care team and Physician Advisor
- Lead discharge planning activities: assure timely coordination of home care, home medical equipment, placements, hospice, community resources, transportation
- Participate in quality data collection and risk management referrals
- The expected weekly caseload of the Social Work team leader is adjusted to ensure achievement of team leader accountabilities
Credentials:
- PA License (LSW or LCSW) required
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required, two years of clinical experience required with five years of clinical experience preferred.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's Work
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