Social Worker - Emergency Department

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Job Title: Social Worker - Emergency Department

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Location: Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring

Position Purpose

The ED Case Manager will perform beside initial and ongoing case management assessments, counseling, referral and discharge planning services to all age groups of patients treated at Holy Cross; provides supportive services to patients and their families.

As a ED Social Worker, you will:

• Expected daily to support all patient discharge transitional needs from the inpatient setting back to the community. 

• Review clinical supporting documentation to support the throughput of all patients who need transitional care from the inpatient setting to the appropriate next level of care.

• Collaboratively support discharge planning by attending the daily IDRs on the units to coordinate the patients' discharge needs.

• Attend all IDRs, and other department meetings that support throughput. 

Minimum Requirements:

• State of Maryland LSWA, LGSW, LCSW or LCSW-C licensure (or license eligible) or RN licensed by the State of Maryland or Compact State license.

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Bachelor's in Nursing required.

• Previous experience in an inpatient setting.

• Demonstrated ability to work with all age groups of patients, with an emphasis on adult and geriatric patients. Able to communicate effectively.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

• Free onsite parking.

• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay rate: $33.73 - $50.59

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.