Social Worker, LCSW-Emergency Dept 1p-1a
Core
Provides advanced psychosocial assessment and brief targeted intervention for social, emotional, and environmental issues impacting patient/family care in an Emergency Department setting.
Role type
Senior clinical social worker (LCSW)
Builds
Discharge and disposition plans for patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine / Social Work
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Psychotherapeutic interventions, Discharge planning, Risk management, Clinical counseling
Preferred skills
System improvement initiatives, Process improvement, Supervision of staff
Technologies
Telehealth, Electronic Health Records (implied by clinical liaison)
Responsibilities
Conduct initial psychosocial assessments and develop plans of care; Provide evidence-based interventions and facilitate transitions to appropriate levels of care; Collaborate with treatment teams to meet client care and outcome goals; Provide leadership and supervision within the scope of license; Participate in institutional committees and task forces.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities