Mental Health Clinician SW MB I

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mary Bridge Mental Health Clinician-SW I assists pediatric patients and their families in addressing the social, psychological, developmental, and economic impacts of illness, injury, and chronic disease. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the clinician completes comprehensive assessments and provides support and resources to promote optimal health outcomes. The role identifies and intervenes in needs related to mental health, trauma, environmental and caregiver safety, child abuse and neglect, grief and loss, adjustment to injury or illness, basic needs such as food and shelter, education and development, and parenting resources. The clinician works with patients and families to identify solutions to problems that create barriers to disease management. The role partners with physicians, schools, law enforcement, Children’s Administration, community mental health providers, and other community service providers to coordinate care across the health care continuum.

Requirements

Licensed in Washington State as a Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC).

Nice To Haves

Social work experience in behavioral health and/or child abuse.
Health industry knowledge.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Assist pediatric patients and families with the social, psychological, developmental, and economic impacts of illness, injury, and chronic disease.
Complete comprehensive assessments and provide support and resources to promote optimal health outcomes.
Identify and intervene regarding patient and family needs related to mental health, trauma, environmental and caregiver safety, child abuse and neglect, grief and loss, adjustment to injury or illness, basic needs, education and developmental needs, and parenting resources.
Work with patients and families to identify solutions to problems that create barriers to disease management.
Coordinate care with physicians, schools, law enforcement, Children’s Administration, community mental health providers, and other community service providers.