Social Worker - Inpatient Care Management

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$88,524 - $138,516

About The Position

The Harborview Medical Center – Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker with Inpatient Care Management. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Provide direct social work services for patients in the inpatient medical and surgical units of the medical center Participate in health sciences teaching activities, and exercise independent decision-making authority and expertise ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Requirements

A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND 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 Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical Licensed Advance Social Worker Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) within the State of Washington.
Minimum 3-5 years professional Social Work experience and effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in the care of acute care patients.
Minimum 3 years Case Management or discharge planning experience specifically in relation to patients discharging to the community from hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

Provide specialty consultation to other health care staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of client/patient care
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families
In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, develop and implement safe and timely discharge plans
Provide care coordination for patients with complicated social and medical histories
Provide case management and counseling services in specialized programs
Make timely referrals to hospital and community agencies including those required by mandatory reporting laws such and child and vulnerable adult abuse
Perform related duties as assigned/required