Senior Social Worker - Adult Psychiatric Unit
About The Position
The UW Medical Center-Northwest Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Social Worker within the Adult Psychiatric Unit. As a member of a health care team, this role provides professional social work services in a client/patient care, research and/or teaching environment. Under general direction, the Senior Social Worker provides social work services to clients/patients, their families, and/or others; and/or participates in health sciences research; and/or participates in health sciences teaching activities, and exercises independent decision-making authority and expertise specific to assigned area of practice. The Senior Social Worker demonstrates a commitment to collaboration, communication, facilitation, coordination, advocacy, resource management, accountability, and professionalism.
Requirements
- A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- 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.
- 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, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Responsibilities
- 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 department standards.
- In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, develop and implement safe and timely discharge plans.
- Provide care coordination for patients with complicated social and medical histories.
- Provide case management and counseling services in specialized programs.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
