**$1000 Sign-on Bonus**
Social Worker - Behavioral Health / Substance Abuse / Mental Health
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Behavioral Medicine
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time
About Us
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a leader in providing comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder services in the Philadelphia region. As part of the innovative Philadelphia Model - Addressing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Long-Term Care (LTC) - we deliver structured, therapeutic residential care for frail adults with complex behavioral health needs. This program integrates long-term skilled nursing care with behavioral health treatment, grounded in our core values: Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism.
We foster a culturally and spiritually responsive care environment where every team member is empowered to make a difference.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Behavioral Medicine team. This role is central to helping patients navigate mental health and substance use recovery by offering case management, discharge planning, resource coordination, and clinical counseling.
Available Shifts

• Full-Time Day Shift: 40 hours/week
• Part-Time Day Shift: 16 hours/week (Every Other Weekend)

What You'll Do

• Complete psychosocial and mental health assessments
• Develop and implement treatment and discharge plans
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy
• Refer patients to community resources (housing, healthcare, recovery programs)
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR system
• Respond to crises, including conducting suicide risk assessments

What You'll Need
Education & Licensure:

• Masters in social work (MSW) required
• LSW or LCSW preferred
• CPR certification preferred

Experience:

• At least 1 year in behavioral health, substance use, or mental health settings
• Inpatient psychiatric or addiction recovery experience is a plus

Skills:

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and harm reduction
• Strong interpersonal and clinical documentation skills
• Proficient in EHR systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered team

Work Environment

• Direct interaction with clients in inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings
• High-emotional intensity; must manage crisis situations calmly
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends or holidays

Why Join Us

• Collaborative, mission-driven work culture
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact on underserved populations
• Supportive leadership and clinical supervision

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V