What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMERGENCY DEPT SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW / LCSW-C position at LifeBridge Health?
The Emergency Department Social Worker, in collaboration with the clinical team and medical provider, provides patient and family advocacy, discharge planning coordination, and psychosocial intervention for the high risk patient presenting to the Emergency Department. The Social Worker strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, and access to appropriate hospital and community resources among a patient population with complex health needs.
Requirements:
- Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline
- LMSW or LCSW-C & MSW required
- Critical Incident Stress debriefing training preferred (ED Social Worker)
- MD Social Work License per level of education
