Social Worker PRN Emergency Department
About The Position
The Social Worker (MSW) is a non-clinical social work position responsible for discharge planning, case management, and psychosocial support of patients and their families within the hospital setting. This involves completing psychosocial assessments and interventions to assist patients in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, and/or life situation and provide support and education to families on how to support the patient after hospitalization. The Social Worker also provides advice or guidance for any other non-medical problem or barriers to care patients may have that may hinder their rate of recovery or delay discharge and serves as a resource for continuity of care options after discharge.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
- KY license as a Certified Social Worker (CSW); Must obtain CSW (preferred upon hire, required within 2 years).
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of social work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Psychosocial support of patients and their families
- Completing psychosocial assessments and interventions
- Assisting patients in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, and/or life situation
- Providing support and education to families on how to support the patient after hospitalization
- Providing advice or guidance for any other non-medical problem or barriers to care patients may have that may hinder their rate of recovery or delay discharge
- Serving as a resource for continuity of care options after discharge
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
