Social Worker III

The Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center is a new program for the triage, intervention and stabilization of children and adolescents between the ages of 3 through 17, who are experiencing behavioral and psychiatric crisis.  This continuum of care includes a crisis and transitional unit that provides brief treatment and/or stabilization in an age appropriate, family centered, trauma informed environment. 

The Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center (PCCRC) is currently seeking a Per Diem, Social Worker III.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning

Majority of time is spent delivering direct clinical services as needed.

May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.

May assist in developing and executing clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals.

Communicate or aid family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting the patient.

Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely files and assure records comply with facility and accreditation standards

May facilitate education, support groups and referrals as requested.

May provide direction and guidance to other staff members or may supervise social work interns completing field placement.

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.