Full-Time Social Workers at the PCCRC

About the role

As part of the Belmont Behavioral Health System, the Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center (PCCRC) is a program designed to help young people who are experiencing acute mental or behavioral healthcare struggles between the ages of 3 through 17. The Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center (PCCRC) is seeking full‑time Social Workers to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
• Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
• Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Other Functions Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.

Qualifications

• State licensure as required by the state in which the facility operates (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LSW).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Great Insurance Plan
• PTO Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 10am–10pm and 7pm–7am shifts.