Emergency Dept Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker 2 who delivers discharge planning and social work services during all shifts. The role involves working with neonatal through geriatric patients and collaborating with the health care team to assess, problem-solve and refer to community resources.

The role requires an MSW from an accredited program, and Virginia licensure (LCSW) is preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Virginia licensure preferred (LCSW).
• Minimum 1 year clinical social work experience.
• Experience in acute care or discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement interdisciplinary plans of care for ED patients.
• Coordinate discharge planning with care team and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families; provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Collaborate with payers to facilitate timely, cost-effective discharges.

Skills

Clinical social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker 2 who delivers discharge planning and social work services during all shifts. The role involves working with neonatal through geriatric patients and collaborating with the health care team to assess, problem-solve and refer to community resources.

The role requires an MSW from an accredited program, and Virginia licensure (LCSW) is preferred.