Social Worker - Emergency Department
Job Description
About the Role
Join University of Washington as a Social Worker - Emergency Department in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialty consultation to other health care staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of client/patient care.
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
- In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, develop and implement safe and timely discharge plans.
- Provide care coordination for patients with complicated social and medical histories.
Requirements
- Agency Affiliated Counselor
- Licensed Social Work Associate
- Independent Clinical
- Licensed Advance Social Worker
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $42.61/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University of Washington as a Social Worker - Emergency Department.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Emergency Department at University of Washington a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at University of Washington is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $42.61 hourly.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Interventions, Discharge Planning, Crisis Intervention, Resource Referral, Care Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will partner with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address social and emotional needs, providing support and advocacy. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, and crisis intervention.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
2mo ago
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