Jobs
>
Social Worker
>
Seattle

    social worker - Seattle, United States - University of Washington

    Default job background
    Description

    Req #: 234058

    Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK

    Posting Date: 05/15/2024

    Closing Info: Open Until Filled

    Salary: $ $62.86 per hour

    Shift: Alternate Work Shift

    The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a PER DIEM INPATIENT SOCIAL WORKER (Day Shifts) to assist medical services in providing discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support and crisis intervention services to patients and families, while also serving as support for the interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a hospital setting, demonstrate strong organizational and customer service skills, and possess excellent assessment and clinical intervention skills. This position requires knowledge of policies and procedures for reporting of child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect, knowledge of assessing and intervening with suspected victims of domestic violence and/or assault, knowledge of how to assess and intervene with patients with substance use and mental health disorders, and knowledge of government entitlement programs and how to access such programs. The Social Worker will understand and practice culturally competent assessment and intervention skills.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Assess patient/families for goals of treatment, psychosocial factors impacting healthcare, preferences for post-acute care, barriers to discharge, available resources.
    • Collaborate with agencies/providers/payors that currently are engaged with patient, to ensure coordination of care.
    • Identify and assist in transitioning patient to post–acute care resources and options
    • Partner with primary team to set expectations for patients/families about timelines for choosing specific post-acute care options.
    • Bridge communication between care team and patient/family with focus on patient's goals, incorporating cultural or family issues impeding progression of patient care and discharge.
    • Provide intervention/referrals for mental health, substance abuse, abuse/neglect/interpersonal violence.
    • Provide counseling and support during emergent issues and/or changes in status that may impact patient's outcome.

    REQUIREMENTS: A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent. Experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.

    LEGAL REQUIREMENT: Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:
    • Agency Affiliated Counselor
    • Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced
    • Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical
    • Licensed Advance Social Worker
    • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

    ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

    The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

    Excellence. Exploration. Education. ) Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

    UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

    Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


  • University of Washington

    social worker

    1 week ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    SOCIAL WORKER - PERINATAL/WOMEN AND CHILDREN (PER DIEM, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS) · The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a PER DIEM SOCIAL WORKER - PERINATAL/WOMEN AND CHILDREN (Rotating/Variable Shifts) to partner with ...

  • Medix

    Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Medix Seattle, United States

    Position Summary · The Hospital Social Worker is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions. In this role you will identify opportunities to continually improve patient care, se ...

  • University of Washington

    social worker

    3 weeks ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    SOCIAL WORKER - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (PER DIEM, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS) · Harborview Medical Center – Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker within the Emergency Department. · WORK SCHEDULE · • Per Diem · • Rotating/Variable Shift · POSITION HIGHLIG ...

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Social Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, United States Full time

    Overview · ** Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.** · Responsibilities · The Social Worker - ED provides social work interventions for Emergency Department patients and their families, and assists in other areas of the hospital as needed after hours. · Virginia M ...

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.

    Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Health Advocates Network, Inc. Seattle, United States

    Health Advocates Network is · hiring a · Licensed Master Social Worker · (1 Year Exp Req) This is a full-time contract position at a nationally recognized hospital · located in · Seattle, WA. · Travel pay packages up to · $2,661.00 weekly · Local pay rate · $59.00 per hour · Shif ...

  • University of Washington

    social worker

    1 week ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    Req #: · Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK · Posting Date: 05/21/2024 · Closing Info: Open Until Filled · Salary: $ $62.86 per hour · Shift: Alternate Work Shift · The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity ...

  • Kaiser

    Social Worker

    3 days ago


    Kaiser Seattle, United States

    · Capitol Hill Urgent Care · Job Summary: · Provides a wide range of clinical social work services in a primary care or home health setting, including support and consultation to care team in managing patients. Evaluate psychosocial assets and deficits for the purpose of enabl ...

  • University of Washington

    social worker

    3 weeks ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    Provide education to patients and families regarding benefits, preventative care and expected procedures during maternity care (10 months) and postpartum care (one year) - Coordinate needed medical and supportive services consultations during prenata Social Worker, Coordinator, W ...

  • University of Washington

    social worker

    2 days ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    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. - Complete clinical assessments as per departmen Social Worker, Worker, Per Di ...

  • University of Washington

    social worker

    17 hours ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    Req #: · Department: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES · Posting Date: 06/11/2024 · Closing Info: Closes On 03/18/2025 · Salary: $6,696 - $10,164 per month · Shift: First Shift · Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs ...

  • University of Washington

    Social Worker

    1 week ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    Harborview Medical Center - Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker within the Emergency Department. · WORK SCHEDULE · * Per Diem · * Rotating/Variable Shift · POSITION HIGHLIGHTS · * The individual in this position will provide direct social work services ...

  • Kaiser Permanente

    Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Kaiser Permanente Seattle, United States

    Capitol Hill Urgent Care · Job Summary: · Provides a wide range of clinical social work services in a primary care or home health setting, including support and consultation to care team in managing patients. Evaluate psychosocial assets and deficits for the purpose of enabling t ...

  • Unavailable

    Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Unavailable Seattle, United States

    Overview · **Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.** · Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in wes ...

  • University of Washington

    social worker

    2 days ago


    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    Req #: 231372 · Department: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES · Posting Date: 06/11/2024 · Closing Info: Closes On 03/18/2025 · Salary: $6,696 - $10,164 per month · Shift: First Shift · Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life program ...

  • LifeStance Health

    Social Worker

    5 days ago


    LifeStance Health Seattle, United States

    Sign-On BonusWe are actively looking to hire talented therapists in Washington State, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.Please apply today or contact me directly:Bobby NormanDirector, Practice DevelopmentLifeStance Health, Inc · We offer ...


  • Swedish Seattle, United States

    Swedish Medical Group is seeking a full-time social worker to join a large Primary Care Behavioral Health team serving patients throughout Seattle, Washington. This is an in-clinic position at either the First Hill or Issaquah campuses where you will be providing care either in-p ...


  • University of Washington Seattle, United States

    Req #: · Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST SOCIAL WORK · Posting Date: 05/30/2024 · Closing Info: Open Until Filled · Salary: $ $62.78 per hour · Shift: Alternate Work Shift · UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST SOCIAL WORK has an outstanding opportunity for a PER DIEM SE ...


  • CommonSpirit Health Seattle, Washington, United States Permanent

    Overview: · In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Francisca ...

  • Swedish Health Services

    Social Worker MSW

    1 week ago


    Swedish Health Services Seattle, United States

    Social Worker MSW - Swedish First Hill campus · SCHEDULE: 1.0 FTE, averaging 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, 8a-5p PST. (Variable start and end time between operating hours). No weekends. · *We happily offer our full-time Social Workers financial support for Continuing Educat ...


  • University of Washington Seattle, United States Full time

    Req #: · Department: UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE - KIRKLAND CLINIC · Posting Date: 05/31/2024 · Closing Info: Open Until Filled · Salary: $ $62.78 per hour · Shift: First Shift · Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total com ...