Social Worker (LSW) - Emergency Department

Role Overview

Provides social work services within the Emergency Department to address psychosocial needs, facilitate problem-solving, and support timely patient discharge by connecting families to community resources. The role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention, collaborating closely with the healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma, mental health crises, and victim situations both in the ED and in the community, partnering with EMS for mobile mental health services.
• Assist with cases involving abuse, neglect, death, and specialized needs such as sexual assault or substance dependency.
• Coordinate with security, spiritual care, and community programs to notify next of kin, arrange resources, and ensure comprehensive support.
• Evaluate patients for abuse/neglect, assist with legal documentation, and collaborate with investigative entities for safety plans.
• Provide counseling on advance directives, conservatorship, and other legal matters, and facilitate access to medications and transportation services.
• Build connections with community organizations, attend leadership meetings, and develop community support networks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with relevant state licensure.
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work.
• Experience in trauma, mental health crises, and community outreach.
• Strong communication, assessment, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide empathic emotional support and work in fast-paced healthcare settings.

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