What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW, LCSW-C position at LMSW, LCSW-C in Baltimore, MD - LifeBridge Health?
Summary
JOB SUMMARY: 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.
- Master's in Social Work
- MD LMSW license required
- 1-3 years within an inpatient setting and discharge planning experience required
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.