Population Health Social Worker - Emergency Department FT Days Job Listing at Englewood Health in Englewood, NJ (Job ID 60831)

Description

Job Summary:
The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and meeting the needs of patients and families, providing psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and discharge planning from the emergency room. They are an integral member of the care team, assisting patients and families in the psychosocial aspects of care. Interventions may include connecting patients and families to necessary resources and supports in the community or helping a patient to expand and strengthen their network of social supports. This position will support staff and patients in the Emergency Room in creating a safe and timely discharge plan, by providing information, resources, and post-discharge education.

Department: Population Health
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Full time
Shift: Day
Hours: 10am - 6pm

Job Essentials:

• Emergency department experience and crisis intervention experience preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Demonstration of professional excellence and excellent organizational skills
• Current driver's license required and access to a vehicle
• Night and weekend hours required

Education Requirements:

• Masters of Social Work

License/Certification/Registry:

• NJ LSW required, LCSW preferred