What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Social Worker position at Cherry Hill Free Clinic?
CHT Social Worker to support patients within a community-focused healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Address social determinants of health and barriers to care.
- Coordinate and connect patients to community resources.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary Community Health Team (physicians, nurses, care managers) to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Support care transitions and assist with discharge planning needs.
- Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and patient/family advocacy.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.
- Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
- Knowledge of community resources and care coordination practices.
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and documentation skills.
- Commitment to improving equitable access to healthcare services.