About The Role

The Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker 2 WIP position 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 Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker 2 WIP position 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. This position is also responsible for the daily management of all complex discharge planning and social work functions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical social work experience

Experience PREFERRED

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

Education/training REQUIRED

Master's of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required

Primary responsibilities include 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.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements

Day, evening, night and weekend shifts available
Age Specific groups served: N/A

All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Hours: 7P-7A

Compensation Ranges

ED Clinical Social Worker 2 WIP: $28.22 - $42.28
ED Clinical Social Worker 3 WIP: $30.01 - $46.51
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.