Emergency Room Social Worker
About The Position
The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. This position is primarily remote or telephonic with occasional in-person requirements. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for at-risk populations from SW supervisors and/or site Directors. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
- LISW license in the State of Ohio required.
- Two years minimum of recent discharge planning experience in an acute care setting.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
- Assists with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
- Qualifies patients for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies.
- Provides crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs.
- Coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.
- Receives referrals for at-risk populations from SW supervisors and/or site Directors.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- DailyPay - ability to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
