Master Social Worker

Social Worker – Emergency Department

Position Overview

Join the facility's Emergency Department as a Master Social Worker. You'll provide comprehensive social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and ED patients in a fast-paced acute care setting. This role is primarily ED-based but includes float responsibilities to other hospital units as needed.

Shift & Schedule

• 8-hour days: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW), including Saturdays
• First to float requirement
• 40 guaranteed hours per week
• 15-week contract
• Holiday rotation with staff

Patient Volume & Clinical Scope

You'll see 5–8 patients/consults daily. Responsibilities include:

• Crisis intervention and brief counseling
• Comprehensive assessments and treatment plan development addressing medical, social, and resource issues
• Post-acute placement coordination for complex discharges
• Financial and community resource referrals for high-risk patients
• Facilitation of family/healthcare team meetings
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams
• Hospital committee participation and in-service presentations

Requirements

• Master's degree from a Council of Social Work Education–accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of clinical and/or medical social work experience
• BLS and MSW certifications required
• 5150 certification (must be obtained at county level)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen required

Important: Prior recent experience in California is required for consideration.