Sr. Social Work (MSW) or (MSS) - Emergency Room

Evening Shift (Hours: 3p-11:30p)

Newark, DE

Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE is looking for a Sr. Social Worker with a MSW or MSS for the Emergency Department.

Primary Function:

To assist patients and families to identify social, emotional, and environmental needs and to connect them with available resources/ services through the provision of a full spectrum of discharge planning and social work services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to formulate a discharge plan that provides the patient services in the appropriate post-acute care setting.
• Gathers and assesses information regarding the patient's physical needs, mental status, family support system, financial resources, and available community and governmental resources.
• Employs assessment to develop a comprehensive case management plan that will address the patient's goals of care and identified needs for discharge planning.
• As part of the discharge plan development process, collaborates with other healthcare professionals in multi-disciplinary meetings and patient rounds.
• Receives updates and guidance regarding Utilization Management from appropriate UM staff to assist with length of stay coordination.

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) or Master's in Social Services (MSS) from an accredited school.
• Licensed CSW or MSW by the state of Delaware no later than June 11, 2024.
• Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.
• CCM required within 18 months of eligibility.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.