Social Work Assistant 2

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Work Assistant. This position partners with Social Workers (SW), Nurse Care Coordinators (NCCs), patients, their families, and the health care team to address patients’ progression of care in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role may assist the SW and NCC team in the coordination of the discharge planning process for patients, as well as ongoing coordination of resources and referrals in the outpatient settings. The ideal candidate has experience working in a medical setting, demonstrates strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, and works well with a variety of persons and teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
OR an Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a medical setting
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Works well with a variety of persons and teams

Responsibilities

Accept and act on referrals from SW/NCCs in a timely manner, keeping the SW/NCC informed of progress on the case, documenting in the EMR per department standards, and ensuring that handoffs to all parties are clear and timely.
Scheduling coverage
Assist the SW/NCCs in identifying, researching, explaining and arranging resources for families. Resources include, but are not limited to, transportation, housing, financial assistance, and safety net programs.
Under the direction of the SW/NCC, prepare letters and documents to assist families in obtaining benefits.
Copy/fax/mail documents as required.
Perform other clerical duties as required.
Provide direct patient care by phone, conduct screenings using standard measurement tools for behavioral health and determine specialty care resource needs, dependent on setting and position.
Complete review of insurance coverage for mental health benefits to verify and ensure eligibility for services within UW system and community.
Assist with safe transition of patient to home or other facilities.