Alivia Schaffer

Alivia Schaffer, MSW, LSW, is a Behavioral Health Case Manager at Independence Blue Cross since March 2022, bringing extensive experience as a Medical Social Worker at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Jefferson Health - Northeast. At these institutions, Alivia provided medical social work services across various specialties, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address patients' psychosocial needs. Previous roles include providing crisis intervention as an Emergency Department Social Work Intern at Nazareth Hospital and conducting intake assessments at River's Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Alivia holds a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Trauma from Widener University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Elizabethtown College. Early experience as a Summer Camp Assistant Director and Counselor at Federation Early Learning Services contributed to a strong foundation in social work.