Social Worker 2 - ER: Part Time

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Full benefits

Retirement plan

Support for continuing education

Career growth

Professional development

Job summary

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center – Adult Emergency Room is seeking a Social Worker 2 for the Part Time night shift to support patients in the Level 1 Trauma Center. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW, LSW, and prior hospital social work experience, especially in emergency settings. The position offers benefits, scheduling flexibility, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• LSW license required; LISW preferred within one year of eligibility.
• Hospital/healthcare experience preferred.
• Emergency department experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment/intervention for patients/families (including clinically complex).
• Provides age-specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
• Develops, documents and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial/discharge needs.
• Develops plans with attention to individual patient/family goals.
• Links to community resources and UH network services; liaises with community agencies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description - Social Worker 2 - ER: Part Time (260005SV)

Social Worker 2 - ER: Part Time - ( 260005SV )

The Social Worker 2 role within the UH Cleveland Medical Center – Adult Emergency Room offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.

We currently offer an opportunity for an outpatient, Part Time, Nights Social Worker to support adult emergency room patients in our Level 1 Trauma Center in Cleveland.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Free parking for regular status caregivers
• Full benefits and retirement
• Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development

A Brief Overview

Collaborates with all members of the health care team, patient and family (or significant others) to coordinate timely and efficient assessment of psychosocial and discharge planning needs and formulation of patient and family centered discharge plans. Serves as a resource within the social work department and the hospital.

What You Will Do

• Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
• Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
• Develops, documents and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs.
• Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals.
• Provides linkage to community resources and UH network services to facilitate optimal care; and serves as liaison to community agencies.
• Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
• Assists with recruitment, and orientation/mentoring/education of new staff and/or social work interns.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required)

Work Experience

• Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
• Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
• Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
• Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferred within one year of eligibility)

Position Details/Preferred Qualifications

Previous social work experience is strongly preferred. Prior work in an emergency room or urgent care is also preferred. This position is for 20 hours per week: (2) 10-hour night shifts per week, 7:00pm-5:00am, or (1) 12-hour (7:00pm-7:00am) and (1) 8-hour shift (11:00pm-7:00am). These days would be the same per week and are located in the Adult Emergency Department. Must be able to train 2-3 weekdays, for several weeks.