Social Worker I/II Per Diem

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

1d • $39 - $70

About The Position

Provide clinical social work services to children with acute and chronic illness, their families, and the staff of 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 to understand and accept medical recommendations and options. Assess and assist with non-medical problems interfering 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.
• A minimum of 4 years of current clinical social work experience in an acute care setting (may include internship hours).
• 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 Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Nice To Haves

• 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 illness, their families, and the staff
• Promote culturally appropriate family-centered care and wellness of patients and families
• Counsel and aid patients and their families to understand and accept medical recommendations and options
• Assess and assist with non-medical problems interfering 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.
• Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees