Social Worker Supervisor - Emergency Department

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Harborview Medical Center Social Work Department is hiring a Social Work Supervisor in the Emergency Department. The role provides direct social work services to HMC patients in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and the NASW Code of Ethics. It requires working knowledge of community resources, processes, interventions, and requirements relevant to the assigned service area, including mental health crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment, interpersonal violence, abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults, and chemical dependency. The position also provides skilled social work services to assigned psychiatric inpatients of all ages. Services include psychosocial assessment and treatment planning; individual and group treatment and psychoeducation using established treatment modalities; coordination between payers and HMC providers regarding length of stay; discharge planning; systems advocacy and intervention; crisis intervention; family conferences; information and referrals to community resources; and care coordination for patients committed under the Involuntary Treatment Act. The supervisor supports colleagues and the multidisciplinary team through clinical consultation and leadership in complex psychosocial interventions. The role also includes mentoring new staff and serving as a practicum instructor for social work students when assigned. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day/first shift.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and four years of full-time professional social work experience, including two years in a healthcare setting; or equivalent education and experience.
Registration as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the State of Washington within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct social work services to Emergency Department patients in accordance with HMC policies and procedures and the NASW Code of Ethics.
Provide skilled social work services to assigned psychiatric inpatients of all ages, including assessment, treatment planning, treatment, psychoeducation, discharge planning, crisis intervention, family conferences, referral, and care coordination.
Coordinate with payers and HMC providers to monitor and negotiate lengths of stay.
Coordinate care for patients committed under the Involuntary Treatment Act.
Serve as an ambassador for the Social Work Department and promote effective working relationships within the assigned service area and multidisciplinary team.
Provide clinical consultation to colleagues in areas of expertise and demonstrate leadership in complex psychosocial interventions.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with agencies providing specialty care to patients in the assigned service area.
Maintain working knowledge of relevant medical conditions, treatments, and plans of care.
Document according to practice-area guidelines and the Social Work Documentation Policy; comply with HIPAA regulations and subpoenas.
Mentor new staff and serve as a practicum instructor for social work students, as assigned.
Participate in developing yearly performance goals and implementing the associated plan.
Attend and participate in supervision, departmental meetings, Grand Rounds, team meetings, and assigned committees.
Identify and attend educational seminars that enhance job performance.
Participate in assigned data collection and quality-improvement activities.
Complete payroll documentation and leave requests in a timely manner.
Comply proactively with departmental and hospital-wide initiatives, including competencies and vaccination and infection-control campaigns.
Represent the Social Work Department at departmental, hospital-wide, and community committees and trainings when requested.