Social Worker - Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Social Worker. This role provides professional social work services in a client/patient clinical teaching and research environment, exercising independent decision-making authority and expertise specific to the assigned area of practice. The department, located just off of I-5 in north Seattle, is open six days a week and offers a full spectrum of primary care, including annual wellness and preventive healthcare services, management of chronic conditions, treatment of acute conditions, mental health services, and routine gynecologic exams. UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, dedicated to improving public health through exceptional care and continuous employee development. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system with a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center, committed to advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. The organization fosters a respectful, welcoming environment where collaboration, integrity, and compassion are valued.

Requirements

Masters 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, OR Licensed Social Work Associate - Advanced, OR Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical, OR Licensed Advance Social Worker, OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Responsibilities

Provides specialty consultations among health care staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of client/patient care.
Provides psychosocial support and support utilization guidance to patients and families.
Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement safe effective case management and counseling programs in specialized programs.
Provides care coordination for patients with complex social and medical histories.
Makes timely referrals to hospital and/community agencies, including those required by mandatory reporting laws such and child and vulnerable adult abuse.
Participates in practicum instruction of social work students and provides work direction to Social Work Assistant(s) and other staff.
Engages in departmental program development activities, tasks forces, and committees.