About the Role
The Emergency Room Social Worker provides discharge planning for patients admitted to the emergency department. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team, conducting clinical social work assessments and offering services like crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and referrals. The social worker also facilitates psychiatric transfers and serves referrals from the pediatric emergency room.
Responsibilities
- Provide discharge planning for patients admitted to the emergency department.
- Conduct clinical social work assessments.
- Provide crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, information, and referrals.
- Facilitate psychiatric transfers for patients requiring hospitalization.
- See referrals from the pediatric emergency room.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
- Work efficiently and effectively under pressure
- Work comfortably within the limitations of the medical setting
- Computer literacy
- Must live within a commutable distance to NYP
Skills
- Discharge planning experience
- Experience with Epic and Allscripts
Location
- Brooklyn, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Day/Evening shift
- 12-hour shifts
- 13 shifts per month (about 3 days/week)
- Includes some weekends and holidays
- On-site
Experience Level
- At least one year of experience in an acute care setting – ED/CPEP/Inpatient Psychiatry/Inpatient Medical/Surgical Experience
Education Level
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Salary/Compensations
- $44.16-$53.81/Hourly
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
About the Company
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital combines award-winning expertise with experienced healthcare staff, graduate residency and fellowship training programs, and the latest technologies to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
- A healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high.
- Fosters a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.
- Recognized as a top employer by Glassdoor and Forbes.
Equal Opportunity
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
