Licensed Independent Social Worker ED

This 1.0FTE/Full-time position is scheduled to work 8-HR day shifts. Compensation: Exempt 39.48/HR-56.40/HR

Benefits: Mason Health provides an excellent benefit package to Part-time and Full-time employees including: Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement/ Deferred Compensation plans Mason Health will make employer contributions of 8 of your compensation for each pay period that you contribute at least 5 of your compensation. Paid Time Off accrue up to 8 hours of PTO per bi-weekly pay period Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Mental Health & Wellness resources Tuition Assistance Program Optional or elective benefits include Flexible Spending Account Short & Long term disability insurance

As an Emergency Department Social Worker at Mason General Hospital you will provide essential psychosocial support to patients and their families in a fast-paced high-stress environment. Your role will involve assessing and addressing the emotional social and practical needs of individuals in the emergency department facilitating crisis intervention and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Patient and Family Support: Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs. Provide crisis intervention emotional support and counseling to patients and their families. Assist with emotional social and practical aspects of patient care including coping with trauma grief and loss. Resource Coordination: Connect patients and families with community resources support groups and other social services. Facilitate discharge planning including arranging for follow-up care referrals and ensuring a smooth transition from the hospital to home or other care settings. Assess and assist with Social Determinants of Health needs of the patient. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with emergency department physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. Participate in case conferences and contribute to team discussions about patient care. Crisis Management: Address immediate safety concerns such as potential for self-harm or harm to others. Manage cases involving abuse neglect and other significant social issues. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and confidential records of patient interactions assessments and interventions. Ensure compliance with hospital policies legal requirements and ethical standards. Education and Advocacy: Provide education to patients and families about their rights available resources and the healthcare system. Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system and the community.

Minimum of 2 years of social work experience. Healthcare or Emergency setting preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospital or clinic coding. Required Licenses Certifications and/or Registrations: Current state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a high-stress fast-paced environment. Knowledge of community resources mental health issues and crisis intervention techniques. Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and other relevant software. Requires sufficient English grammar and writing skill to read and understand technical data and to document work prepare reports and develop procedures. Requires sufficient human relations skills to exchange technical information with medical providers and hospital support staff take part in in-service education and work as part of a collaborative team. Requires the ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.