Social Worker (MSW Required) – Behavioral Health

Social Worker – Behavioral Health / Mental Health Services

• Location: West Philadelphia Area
• Department: Behavioral Health
• Job Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Day Shift with weekends required
• Work Setting: Fully Onsite
• Starting Pay: $29.72 per hour

Location Note

This position supports a specialized behavioral health program located in the West Philadelphia area and is not based at our main Girard Avenue campus. Additional location details will be shared during the interview process.

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 carefree 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 licensed Social Worker to support adults receiving behavioral health and mental health services in a structured, onsite treatment environment. This role focuses on clinical social work, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support individuals with serious mental illness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Participate in individualized treatment planning and care coordination
• Provide clinical 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 and Licensure

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) required

Experience and Skills

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness strongly preferred
• Experience in behavioral health, mental health, long term care, or human services settings
• 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)

Why Join Us

• Competitive starting pay
• Mission driven behavioral health organization
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team
• Opportunity to support a specialized population with complex needs
• Meaningful, impactful work in the Philadelphia community

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 fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workplace.