Social Worker I/II–Craniofacial/22Q

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

2d • $39 - $70

About The Position

This social work role will be an endowment-funded position for the Craniofacial/22Q clinic. Seattle Children’s Craniofacial Clinic is a nationally recognized program dedicated to caring for children with cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and a wide range of complex craniofacial differences. Families are supported by a highly collaborative team—surgeons, nurses, social workers, and specialists—who work together to provide comprehensive, family-centered care from infancy through adolescence. The Seattle Children’s 22q Clinic provides specialized, comprehensive care for children with genetic differences in the q11.2 region of chromosome 22. Because 22q11.2-related disorders can manifest in a wide range of symptoms—from mild developmental delays to severe medical challenges—our clinic coordinates experts from across multiple departments to ensure every child receives tailored support. By bringing these diverse specialists together, we offer a unified approach to managing the unique complexities of each patient's health and well-being. We are currently expanding our multidisciplinary team and hiring a Social Worker I/II to support our patients and their families. For more information, please visit the Craniofacial Center - Seattle Children's & 22q Clinic at Seattle Children's . Provide clinical social work services to children with acute and chronic illnesses, their families, staff at Seattle Children's Hospital, and the community in a managed care environment. Assist in the promotion of culturally appropriate family-centered care and wellness of patients and families by identifying, interpreting, and reducing psychosocial factors contributing to illness. Counsel and aid patients and their families in understanding and accepting medical recommendations and options. Assess and assist with non-medical issues that interfere with effective patient care. Interview, coordinate, and plan programs and activities to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and/or their families. Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.
• Ability and flexibility to work evening, night, weekend shifts, and holidays as well as provide on-call coverage.
• Currently Licensed in Washington State as a Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) (Social Worker I)
• Currently licensed in Washington State as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) (Social Worker II)
• A minimum of 4 years of current clinical social work experience in an acute care setting (may include internship hours). (Social Worker II)

Nice To Haves

• Current clinical social work experience in acute healthcare settings.
• Current clinical social work experience in working with children and families in acute care settings and dealing with all aspects of care including but not limited to crisis intervention, protective services, and mental health.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with multicultural/diverse patients.
• Multidisciplinary team experience.
• Multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services to children with acute and chronic illnesses, their families, staff at Seattle Children's Hospital, and the community in a managed care environment.
• Assist in the promotion of culturally appropriate family-centered care and wellness of patients and families by identifying, interpreting, and reducing psychosocial factors contributing to illness.
• Counsel and aid patients and their families in understanding and accepting medical recommendations and options.
• Assess and assist with non-medical issues that interfere with effective patient care.
• Interview, coordinate, and plan programs and activities to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and/or their families.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle.

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees