ER Social Worker II: Acute Care & Discharge (3rd Shift)

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking for regular status caregivers

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Social Worker 2 for the Adult Emergency Room, offering an opportunity to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and developing comprehensive plans based on patients' psychosocial needs. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Social Work and be licensed as a Social Worker. Preferred experience includes hospital settings and prior emergency room work. Full-time schedule involves 3rd shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Hospital or health agency experience is preferred.
• Previous social work experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior work in an emergency room or urgent care is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment/intervention to assist patients and families.
• Develops, documents, and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs.
• Links patients to community resources and UH network services.
• Offers guidance and acts as a consultant for staff regarding complex psychosocial issues.

Skills

Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery

Ability to multi‑task and prioritize work

Works autonomously

Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds

Education

Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work

Job description

University Hospitals is seeking a Social Worker 2 for the Adult Emergency Room, offering an opportunity to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and developing comprehensive plans based on patients' psychosocial needs. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Social Work and be licensed as a Social Worker. Preferred experience includes hospital settings and prior emergency room work. Full-time schedule involves 3rd shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.