Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience in behavioral health required.
• Experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the emergency clinical assessment of patients, conveying clinical findings and recommendations to the attending physician, and facilitating transfer or discharge to the appropriate level of care.
• Maintains all required documentation, following all departmental procedures.
• Provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a behavioral health or psychosocial need.
• Coordinates appropriate referrals and facilitates mandating reporting when a safety issue is identified. Utilizes clinical supervision as needed for complex cases.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team and actively provides feedback and recommendations to patient care.
• Understands and accurately assesses the appropriate level of care determination.
• Facilitates an appropriate disposition plan for patients demonstrating knowledge of resources including availability, eligibility, cost factors, and types of service.
• Observes relevant hospital and department policies and procedures including risk management, infection control, and safety.
• Maintains appropriate licensure, when applicable and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education.
• Participates in supervision with Clinical Supervisor, either in individual or group setting, as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Performs all other job related duties as assigned.