Social Worker (Emergency Department) - 24h Days

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Social Worker to evaluate patient status and develop discharge plans, coordinating care with the medical team and community providers.

The role emphasizes comprehensive discharge planning, ongoing reassessments, and collaboration with physicians, nurses and home health services to ensure smooth transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required; Master’s preferred.
• Current MA social work licensure as LCSW or LICSW eligibility preferred.
• Experience in an acute care hospital and with managed care is highly valued.
• Strong communication and discharge planning capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ mental, emotional and physical status and coordinate discharge planning.
• Create discharge plans based on initial assessments and reassess as needed.
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, home health agencies, and other care team members.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Managed care

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree preferred

Massachusetts LCSW license or LICSW eligibility

Tools

Meditech

Cerner

Case Management certification

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 - Weekend and weekday coverage - Days will be variable with weekend rotation, every 3rd. $20,000 Sign on bonus! The Social Worker is responsible for evaluating the mental, emotional and physical status of patients, while managing care coordination needs in developing and executing the discharge plan.

The Social Worker is responsible for creating a discharge plan based on an initial assessment, with ongoing reassessments with modifications as required. Communicating with doctors, nurses, home health companies and other healthcare personnel and agencies.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting, with strong understanding of managed care Commitment to ensuring cost effective management of resources while achieving positive clinical outcomes Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate patient’s discharge needs, and develop plans accordingly Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to problem solve and prioritize Excellent communication skills and positive interpersonal dynamic in working with a variety of stakeholders across the care continuum Sound clinical judgment and approach to coordinating care, with understanding of various medical conditions and terminology Ability to function independently within scope of position and licensure, as well as department policies and established goals Ability to successfully discuss sensitive clinical and financial issues with patients and families while providing guidance in placement and referral issues Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying legal or risk management issues presenting barriers to successful transitions of care, and developing plan to address Understanding of federal, state and local healthcare standards and regulations Proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

• Experience with Meditech and Cerner a plus Certification in Case Management

Preferred Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required, with Master’s Degree preferred

License/Certification: Current Massachusetts license as LCSW, preferably LICSW or LICSW eligible.

Age Specific Criteria

• Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations

• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range

• $31.87-$49.13

- Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.