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TEAC's Opioid Wellness Liaison (OWL) Program is hiring a Licensed Social Worker!

Position Description:

The Temple Opioid Wellness Liaison (OWL) program, in partnership with the One Day at a Time Shelter (ODAAT), is seeking a licensed social worker to provide patient services at the weekly THRIVE student run medical clinic. Benefits include $34/hr compensation for an estimated 4-5 hours weekly (2.5 hrs in clinic, 1.5-2.5 hours in care coordination outside of clinic)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Availability for clinic at the ODAAT shelter (2404 W Lehigh, Philadelphia) from 6pm-8:30pm each Tuesday (excluding the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter)

  • Perform functional assessments identifying barriers to improving and maintaining optimal health

  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments and distress/mental health screenings

  • Referral to specialized medical services including, but not limited to; behavioral health treatment, primary care, public benefits (ex. COMPASS, WIC), financial/employment counseling, housing support, and counseling

  • Provide patients with resources to education and support programs (e.g., parenting classes, domestic violence support programs) for individuals

  • Ensure patients have active medical insurance and work with medical student volunteers to enroll uninsured participants

  • Work with medical students to help patients obtain medications and transportation to necessary appointments/services

  • Work with medical students to ensure continuity of care and uninterrupted service delivery and identify gaps in plans of care

  • Utilize Temple University Hospital as well as community counseling resources to meet needs outside of own scope

  • Outreach and coordination with other community resources and agencies

  • Assure chart documentation consistently meets standards for accountability and confidentiality

EXPERIENCE:

To perform effectively in this position, the applicant must have/be:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Pennsylvania

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong clerical/administrative and organizational skills

  • Knowledge of and experience working with persons experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health issues

  • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent and sensitive manner

  • Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures

  • Demonstrated commitment to advocacy and social justice, particularly as related to harm reduction, HIV/AIDS, HCV, poverty, and homelessness

  • Bilingual capacity with ability to provide services in English and Spanish is preferred

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field from accredited university.

  • LSW or LCSW in State of Pennsylvania

To apply please submit a resume to: Dr. David Link at david.link@tuhs.temple.edu