LCSW – ER Care & Discharge Planning Expert

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health (Jacksonville) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the Social Services Department in Jacksonville, FL. This PRN role involves high-level screening, assessment, and care planning for high-risk ED patients, with collaboration across physicians, nursing, and staff to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

Requirements include a Master's degree and an active Florida LCSW license (registered interns not considered).

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• FL LCSW license required; registered interns not considered.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and plan care for high-risk ED patients.
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing, and staff to deliver quality care.
• Apply utilization review criteria and discharge planning to admissions/discharges.
• Implement interventions to improve patient safety and outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, and payors to coordinate services.
• Promote efficient throughput and reduce readmissions.
• Oversee resource use in critical care and emergency areas.

Skills

Social Work

Discharge Planning

Case Management

Education

Master's Degree (MA/MS)

LCSW License (Florida)

Job description

Baptist Health (Jacksonville) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the Social Services Department in Jacksonville, FL. This PRN role involves high-level screening, assessment, and care planning for high-risk ED patients, with collaboration across physicians, nursing, and staff to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

Requirements include a Master's degree and an active Florida LCSW license (registered interns not considered).