ED Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Social Worker for the Emergency Department with a 6:30am-7:30pm shift. You will screen, assess, and plan for post-acute needs, involving patients and families in discharge planning and coordinating post-acute services.

Requirements include an MSW and NYS licensure (LMSW/LCSW) or permit, plus a preference for 1 year of social work experience. The role emphasizes psychosocial counseling and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• Current NYS Social Work License (LMSW or LCSW) or permit acceptable.
• 1 year social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in eligibility and assessment documentation as needed.
• Provide psychosocial counseling to patients and families.
• Develop post-acute discharge plans and coordinate referrals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for appropriate care across the continuum.
• Maintain professional documentation as per policy and procedure.
• Collect and report timely statistical data.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

MSW

NYS Social Work License (LMSW/LCSW)

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Social Worker for the Emergency Department with a 6:30am-7:30pm shift. You will screen, assess, and plan for post-acute needs, involving patients and families in discharge planning and coordinating post-acute services.

Requirements include an MSW and NYS licensure (LMSW/LCSW) or permit, plus a preference for 1 year of social work experience. The role emphasizes psychosocial counseling and collaboration with the care team.