Clinical Social Worker - Care Management

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a part-time Clinical Social Worker in Care Management for an evening position at 0.60 FTE. The anticipated schedule is 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The salary range is $46.27–$69.41; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

The Clinical Social Worker coordinates development and implementation of patient care and treatment plans using clinical assessment of psychiatric, chemical dependency, and psychosocial needs as they relate to medical and behavioral care. The role provides disposition and discharge planning, risk assessment, case management, and service coordination to support continuity of care. In the Whatcom Emergency Department, the position provides crisis intervention, evaluates chemical dependency and psychiatric care needs, and supports appropriate care-level recommendations and coordination with community agencies.

The role works as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and community staff. It includes managing complicated cases, maintaining knowledge of community resources, monitoring patient needs and progress, developing aftercare plans, and maintaining documentation throughout hospitalization. The Clinical Social Worker also provides brief therapeutic interventions, supports quality improvement, complies with privacy and confidentiality laws, and provides training and supervision to social work students and CSWA clinicians. Current licensure and compliance with Clinical Board ethics, rules, and regulations are required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience with the designated population.
• Current required credential: LICSW (WA), SWAL (WA), SWAICL (WA), or SWAAL (WA).
• Familiarity with medical terminology and conditions as they affect discharge needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to document in an electronic record.
• Maintain current licensure through continuing education and uphold Clinical Board ethics, rules, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital, emergency room, chemical dependency, or community agency experience.
• Knowledge of community resources and Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements as they relate to continuing care.

Responsibilities

• Complete appropriate intake documentation, conduct ongoing assessments, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Manage complicated cases, monitor patient needs and progress, maintain current knowledge of community resources, and develop aftercare plans.
• Maintain documentation on patients throughout hospitalization.
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions to patients and/or families and participate in community staffings in coordination with the physician and treatment team.
• Coordinate treatment and aftercare planning as an integral member of the treatment team.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Interface with legal entities to address treatment needs.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluating services for the department quality improvement plan.
• Communicate appropriately across differences in culture, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and religion.
• Provide information, education, and direction in response to community requests.
• Access pharmaceutical and community resources to help patients obtain needed psychiatric medications.
• Provide instruction, training, and supervision for graduate-level social work students and clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA clinicians.
• Maintain licensure through continuing education and uphold Clinical Board ethics, rules, and regulations.
• Diagnose, assess, and address mental health and chemical dependency conditions.
• Perform risk assessments for suicidality, homicidality, and grave disability.
• Screen and identify patients who need care management based on high-risk criteria.
• Assess, develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive discharge plans through an interdisciplinary team process with patients and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to identify needs requiring special planning, intervention, teaching, or follow-up.
• In the Whatcom Emergency Department, provide crisis intervention to patients deemed appropriate by the ED physician using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach.
• In the Whatcom Emergency Department, evaluate chemical dependency and psychiatric care needs and use InterQual and ASAM criteria to guide recommendations for the appropriate level of care.
• Serve as a resource alongside Crisis Response Services and other community agencies, and liaise with other service areas to optimize continuity of patient care.
• Recognize and diffuse violent behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level