ER SOC WRK/CNSLR-LSW/PC/MFT

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMISSIONS

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The ER Social Worker/Counselor provides direct clinical intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and their families. The ETC /ED Social Worker/Counselor assesses the patient’s social, emotional, financial, behavioral, cultural, and family situation, and interprets this information to the physician, nursing staff, and other care team members to facilitate appropriate transition planning. The ER Social Worker/Counselor assists patients and families in making appropriate linkages with community resources and provides consultation to ER staff, and the community, who are seeking input and guidance in efforts to resolve patient issues.