Social Worker (MSW Required) – Behavioral Health

Social Worker | Behavioral Health | Mental Health Services

• Location: 2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
• Department: Behavioral Health
• Job Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Day Shift | Weekends Required
• Work Setting: Fully Onsite
• Starting Pay: $30.61 per hour
• Additional Compensation: Additional compensation available for eligible professional licensure

About Us

The Philadelphia Model for addressing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in long term care provides highly structured therapeutic residential behavioral healthcare for frail adults who require skilled nursing level care and behavioral health services. Individuals served may have complex psychiatric needs and have reached maximum benefit from other community or hospital based mental health resources.

Our program philosophy is centered on creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where older adults with serious mental illness and complex behavioral health needs can receive care free of stigma.

A multidisciplinary team delivers integrated long term care and behavioral health services. All team members are expected to uphold our core values of Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Overview

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking a Social Worker to support adults receiving behavioral health and mental health services at our 2101 Belmont Avenue location in Philadelphia.

This role focuses on clinical social work, care coordination, resource linkage, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration for individuals with serious mental illness and complex behavioral health needs.

The Social Worker will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to promote stability, continuity of care, and access to appropriate healthcare, behavioral health, community, and social services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments

• Participate in individualized treatment planning and care coordination

• Provide social work services and ongoing case management

• Link clients to community resources including healthcare, benefits, housing, and social services

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical case reviews

• Support discharge planning and continuity of care

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with internal and external providers to support client stability and recovery

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required

• Professional social work licensure preferred but not required

Experience & Skills

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) strongly preferred

• Experience in behavioral health, mental health, long term care, or human services settings preferred

• Strong knowledge of community resources and social service systems

• Excellent clinical documentation and organizational skills

• Ability to manage a caseload in a fast paced, fully onsite environment

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

PRE Employment and Workplace Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct.

Covid 19 Vaccination Requirement

Employment for this position requires full COVID 19 vaccination, where permitted by law. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals who are unable to be vaccinated due to a documented medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M F D V). We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.