Patient Advocate and Family Support Specialist

4 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Full time
About the Role

As a Patient Advocate and Family Support Specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, you will play a vital role in providing professional services to patients and families. This includes assessing psychosocial functioning, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment, and community resource planning.

Supporting Our Clinics

You will be supporting three clinics: William's Syndrome, Career Path, and Trisomy 21. Your expertise will help ensure that our patients receive comprehensive treatments and evaluations of the effectiveness of these services.

About You

We are seeking an experienced professional with a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). Previous experience in a hospital, health organization, or mental health agency setting is preferred. Additionally, having a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certification in Pennsylvania and membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) are highly valued.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatments and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Facilitate the use of individual, public, and private resources for patients and families.
  • Adhere to medical-legal reporting and confidentiality requirements.
  • Organize workload and set priorities based on patient care needs.
  • Complete timely documentation according to department, hospital, and legal standards.
Estimated Salary Range

$75,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience.

About Us

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create an environment that allows all employees to be their authentic selves.



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