Medical Social Worker – Emergency Room

Job title: Medical Social Worker – Emergency Room

Company: Social Workers

Job description: At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, headquartered in Carbondale, IL, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.

The MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER is responsible for the overall operation of social service activities within the emergency department.

• Complete initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments for identified patients who present with mental health issues in the Emergency Department.
• Through the use of high risk screens and communication with ED providers, determine and refer appropriate cases for admission, transfer to psychiatric hospital, or community crisis support as it relates to discharge from the Emergency Department.
• Identify indicators of abuse or neglect and intervene per regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate discharge plan in conjunction with case manager, patient, family/significant others.
• Present options to patient, family/significant others to address their needs and assist them with decision-making process.
• Coordinate information and referrals for financial and community resources in conjunction with case manager.

• Coordinate patient care with inpatient/referral placement and communicate issues assessed and possible interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality, be courteous to all patients, families and all other hospital staff-addresses and follow up on departmental patient concerns.
• Provide excellent customer services. Know and practice hospital identified customer service behaviors. Identify responsiveness to customer needs as a personal priority.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• LCSW
• Technical Experience: Minimum two years of clinical and/or medical social work experience is required

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750 First Street, NE Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002

About NASW

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies.

Expected salary: $50000 – 70000 per year

Location: Carbondale, IL

Job date: Sat, 18 Sep 2021 01:45:50 GMT


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