Overview
Completes mental health assessments, crisis evaluation and counseling and psychosocial
assessment of patients, for post hospital discharge needs. Assists patients with short-term
counseling and planning following medical crisis. Ensures appropriate decision makers are informed of and involved in treatment planning in the Emergency Department.
Hours:
10am - 6:30pm and every other weekend
Full Benefits
Responsibilities
Organization Expectations, as applicable:
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Fulfills all organizational requirements
Completes all required learning relevant to the role
Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:
Required:
Education
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Experience
3 to 5 years hospital social work experience or direct clinical experience.
License/Certification/Registration
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and MN Board of Social Work
Prefered:
Previous experience working as a Social Worker in the Emergency Department
