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Social Worker - Emergency Room (Full Time, Evenings or Nights)
Location: Newark, DE
Schedule: Full-Time | Evening or Night Shifts
Position Overview:
A healthcare organization in Newark, Delaware is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to provide critical support in the Emergency Room setting. This full-time role focuses on addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and families during urgent and often stressful situations, ensuring access to resources and facilitating discharge planning.
Responsibilities:
Location: Newark, DE
Schedule: Full-Time | Evening or Night Shifts
Position Overview:
A healthcare organization in Newark, Delaware is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to provide critical support in the Emergency Room setting. This full-time role focuses on addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and families during urgent and often stressful situations, ensuring access to resources and facilitating discharge planning.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients presenting in the emergency department
- Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families
- Collaborate closely with medical staff, case managers, and community agencies to support patient care and safe discharge
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate outpatient services, shelters, or support programs
- Assist with documentation and maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
- Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and emergency department quality initiatives
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW preferred) from an accredited program
- Current Delaware Social Work License (or eligibility to obtain)
- Experience in emergency or acute care social work preferred
- Strong crisis intervention, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Flexibility to work evening or night shifts
- Be part of a dynamic team making a difference in acute care
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for growth and continuing education
- Work in Newark, DE, with access to vibrant urban and suburban amenities