PRN Clinical Social Worker-ED LCSW

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

83d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker is responsible for conducting face-to-face meetings with patients and families to complete assessments and provide appropriate interventions. This role serves populations with a variety of clinical needs, including those related to health impairments, chronic illness, trauma, death and dying, marriage and family dysfunction, mental health and behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. The social worker will work with victims of intimate partner violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation, facilitating the identification and implementation of healthy boundaries and effective communication techniques. They will collaborate with patients and team members to maximize patients’ potential for the healthiest coping responses to their challenging situations, including timely and safe discharge plans. Based on overall assessment and summary of patient and family needs, the social worker will make appropriate community and Medical Center referrals for follow-up as needed. This position serves as a liaison between the medical staff and the patient/family, providing interventions designed to minimize patient stress and maximize coping skills to expedite recovery. Collaboration with team members is essential to maximize patient progression. The role also includes supervising bachelors and masters level students.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required
3 years’ experience post master’s required.
Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW) or applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia LCSW within 18 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Provides direct social work service to patients and families and/or patients in the Emergency Department by providing assistance with social and practical environmental problems.
Provides emotional support to patients and families of patients in the Emergency Department who may exhibit feelings of anxiety and stress precipitated by illness and hospitalization.
Conducts interventions based on needs identified during initial assessment.
Advocates for patient and family wishes when appropriate.
Provides emotional support to patient and family during hospitalization.
Educates patient and family on the intent of the intervention as needed.
Informs care team, patient, and family of anticipated post-discharge needs.
Intervenes with patients and families on in-patient units as needed and as possible at times when in-patient Social Workers are not on duty.
In-patient responsibilities include facilitating family presence at code events, trauma support, bereavement support, response to reports of abuse and/or neglect, and general support.
Maintains acceptable working knowledge of resources needed to provide patients with continuity of care before and after discharge.
Participates in in-service and staff development activities by attendance, serving on planning committees, and/or offering topics for pertinent educational programs.
Documents all activities in accordance with UVA and Social Work Policy, Procedure, and Guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Participates in education/research activities.
Provides individual counseling/problem-solving sessions.
Other duties may be assigned.