PRN Clinical Social Worker-ED LCSW

Overview

The Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker is responsible for conducting face to face meetings with patients and families in order to complete assessments and provide appropriate interventions. Responsible for serving populations with a variety of clinical needs related to health impairments, chronic illness, trauma, death and dying, marriage and family dysfunction, mental health and behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Works with victims of intimate partner violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation and facilitates the identification and implementation of healthy boundaries and effective communication techniques.

Works with patients and team members to maximize patients’ potential for the healthiest coping responses to their challenging situation, including timely and safe discharge plans. Based on overall assessment and summary of patients and family needs, makes appropriate community referrals and Medical Center referrals for follow up as needed. Serves as a liaison between the medical staff and the patient/family and provides interventions designed to minimize patient stress and maximize coping skills to expedite recovery.

Collaborates with team members to maximize patient progression. Supervises bachelor’s and master’s level students.

• Provides direct social work service to patients and families and/or patients in the Emergency Department by providing assistance with social and practical environmental problems.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families of patients in the Emergency Department who may exhibit feelings of anxiety and stress precipitated by illness and hospitalization.
• Conducts interventions based on needs identified during initial assessment.
• Advocates for patient and family wishes when appropriate.
• Provides emotional support to patient and family during hospitalization.
• Educates patient and family on the intent of the intervention as needed.
• Informs care team patient and family of anticipated post-discharge needs.
• Intervenes with patients and families on in-patient units as needed and as possible at times when in-patient Social Workers are not on duty.
• In-patient responsibilities include facilitating family presence at code events, trauma support, bereavement support, response to reports of abuse and/or neglect and general support.
• Maintains acceptable working knowledge of resources needed to provide patients with continuity of care before and after discharge.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities by attendance, serving on planning committees, and/or offering topics for pertinent educational programs.
• Documents all activities in accordance with UVA and Social Work Policy, Procedure and Guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in education/research activities.
• Provides individual counseling/problem solving sessions.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program required

Experience: 3 years’ experience post master’s required.

Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW) or applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia LCSW within 18 months of hire date.

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, standing/traveling or use of assistive devices and climbing (stairs, steps). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail, hearing, speaking, seeing, distinguishing colors, reading, ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull < 20 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: $29.54 - $47.26 Hourly

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.  U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by  U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.