Mental Health Clinician SW MB I

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mary Bridge Mental Health Clinician-SW I is responsible for assisting pediatric patients and their families in addressing the social, psychological, developmental, and economic impacts of illness, injury, and chronic disease. As part of an interdisciplinary team, and to promote optimal health outcomes, the MHC-SW completes comprehensive assessments and provides support and resources to identify and intervene regarding patient/family needs related to: mental health, trauma, environmental and caregiver safety; child abuse and neglect; trauma; grief and loss; adjustment to injury/illness; food, shelter, and other basic needs; education and developmental needs, and parenting resource needs. The MHC-SW joins with patients and their families in identifying solutions to problems that serve as barriers to disease management. The PHP-SW partners with physicians, schools, law enforcement, Children’s Administration, community mental health providers, and other service providers in the community to ensure well-coordinated care across the health care continuum.

Requirements

Licensed in the state of Washington as a Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License (LSWAIC)

Nice To Haves

Social Work experience in behavioral health and/or child abuse preferred
Health industry knowledge preferred
Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains and assures clear communication in all areas of responsibility (collaboration, documentation, appropriate referrals, etc.)
Promotes and maintains effective communication and team building by utilizing principles and steps of problem solving
Manages time effectively
Works efficiently under pressure
Works independently and take initiative
Willingly accepts responsibility
Sets priorities and uses good judgment