Clinical Social Worker 2 (CSW) - Emergency Department
About The Position
The ED Clinical Social Worker 3 delivers discharge planning and social work services during normal business hours and the entire hospital after hours. This position requires interaction with a variety of patient populations including, but not limited to, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. The ED Clinical Social Worker 3 provides direct intervention with patients and families and jointly with the health care team, provides assessment, problem solving, advocacy, community referrals and crisis intervention services. The position is responsible for the daily management of all complex discharge planning and social work functions.
Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical social work experience with at least one (1) year in a specialty practice area
- Masters of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program
Nice To Haves
- Clinical social work experience in an acute care setting
- Related experience in acute discharge planning, home health, case management, long term care or related community agency
Responsibilities
- Proactive development, implementation and ongoing revision of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patients who receive care in the Emergency Department.
- Negotiates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, community resources and payers to facilitate timely and cost effective discharge plans that enhance appropriate health and social services in the continuum of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
