Social Work Fellow

Social Work Fellow

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Penn Memory Center (PMC) is accepting applications for our second clinical social work fellow. This one-year fellowship provides an opportunity for a post-graduate LSW to gain experience providing brief treatment psychotherapy (up to 6 sessions) for individuals cared for at the Penn Memory Center and/or their family members and caregivers. This hybrid position requires at least two days in the office as well as a telehealth therapy for those living in the state the fellow is licensed in.

Job Description

The fellow will be responsible for building up their practice through networking and referral from other PMC staff members. In addition to their psychotherapy practice, the fellow will have a role in PMC social programming and may be asked to cover for other social workers on a case-by-case basis. The fellow will be provided with two hours of individual or group weekly supervision per week with a supervising clinician to count towards an accumulation of clinical hours needed to sit for their LCSW exam. The fellow will also be encouraged to seek advanced training in specialized psychotherapeutic techniques.

Qualifications

• MSW and LSW (or LSW exam to be taken before start of fellowship) required
• Prior experience providing psychotherapy to adults required
• Prior experience working with older adults and/or adults with dementia preferred

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $31.25 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/HUP/Social-Work-Fellow_JR00104195-1