ED Clin Social Worker 2
Listed compensation
$28.22-$42.28/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker 2 delivers discharge planning and social work services during normal business hours and the entire hospital after hours.
This job requires interaction with a variety of patient populations including, but not limited to, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
This job provides direct intervention with patients and families and jointly with the health care team, provides assessment, problem solving, advocacy, community referrals and crisis intervention services. Responsible for the daily management of all complex discharge planning and social work functions.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical social work experience
Experience PREFERRED Clinical social work experience in an acute care setting Related experience in acute discharge planning, home health, case management, long term care or related community agency
Education/training REQUIRED: Masters of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required: Primary responsibilities include proactive development, implementation and ongoing revision of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patients who receive care in the Emergency Department. Negotiates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, community resources and payers to facilitate timely and cost effective discharge plans that enhance appropriate health and social services in the continuum of care.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: Day, evening, night and weekend shifts available
Age Specific groups served: All
- Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
- Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
- Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change
Compensation Ranges
ED Clinical Social Worker 2: $28.22 - $42.28
ED Clinical Social Worker 3: $30.01 - $46.51
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Days
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Key Responsibilities
Provides clinical social work and discharge planning for Emergency Department patients and, after hours, across the hospital, serving patients of all ages and their families. Develops and revises interdisciplinary care plans, manages complex discharge needs, and coordinates with healthcare teams, community resources, and payers to support timely, cost-effective transitions of care.
Requirements
Requires a Master of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program and at least one year of clinical social work experience. A Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and experience in acute care, discharge planning, home health, case management, long-term care, or a related community agency are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
VCU Health ranks #13 of 17 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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