Washington Hospital Health System seeks to hire a full-time Emergency Department Social Worker to join our Social Services team in Fremont, CA!

Salary Range: $55.08 - $74.37

About WHHS

For 78 years, Washington Hospital Healthcare System (WHHS) has served the Bay Area’s southern Alameda County communities. We are an award-winning, community Hospital committed to meeting the needs of the Washington Township Health Care District residents who have owned and steadfastly supported us since 1958.

The staff of WHHS are driven by our Patient First Ethic and note the sense of teamwork, the support of physicians and Administration, and the generous benefits package as their top reasons to work for our Healthcare System:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Onsite Child Care Center via Kidango
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• & more!

Summary of Duties: The ED Social Worker functions as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate efficient patient movement as well as manage behavioral health emergencies and other case management issues, beginning in the Emergency Room through the continuum of care. Interfaces with internal departments as well as external departments. Responsibilities include discharge planning for complex patients in the ED to prevent inappropriate admission for patients that do not meet medical necessity criteria by procuring appropriate services and resources. The ED Social Workers also may be responsible for behavioral patients’ assessments in order to determine the need for a 5150. The ED Social Worker shares responsibility for responding to a Code Bert. In addition to performing the essential functions list below, may also be assigned other duties as required.

Medical Social Worker Educational Requirements:

• Masters in Social Work required.

Medical Social Worker Licensure / Certification Requirements:

• California LCSW required.

Medical Social Worker Experience Requirements:

• Minimum three years of work experience in a health care setting required, 5 years or more preferred.
• Acute hospital experience preferred.

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
• Knowledge of post-acute care community resources and referrals required.
• Basic computer skills required
• Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and committed to patient advocacy.
• Demonstrates skills in planning, organizing, and managing multiple functions and complex processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrates good customer relations

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.08 - $74.37 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Social work: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person