Social Work Fellow

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**Social Work Fellow** **University Overview** The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. **Posted Job Title** 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. **To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/HUP/Social-Work-Fellow_JR00104195-1**