Social Worker LCSW - SOUTHGATE WALLA WALLA BH WA

Providence • Walla Walla, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Providence's focus on Health Equity and Inclusion, a Trauma Support Program is being developed to mitigate the health risks created in the wake of injury and trauma. A key component to this program are MSW-level Trauma Support Specialists. Trauma Support Specialists at Kadlec Regional Medical Center utilize evidence-based practices to provide high risk patients with support during their emergency department visit and/or inpatient stay at Kadlec and during their recovery period in the community. The Trauma Support Program is a collaborative care intervention steeped in strong, therapeutic relationships, aimed at reducing disorders such as: PTSD, depression, and alcohol abuse through case management, motivational interviewing targeting substance use, psychotherapy for PTSD and depression, and pharmacotherapy as needed. The Trauma Support Specialist will collaborate with healthcare team members across the continuum of care including the patient's medical team during their hospital stay, and a community health worker, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and community partners in the outpatient setting. The Trauma Support Specialist will provide ongoing counseling and case management and connect the patient to community resources for support as needed. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Social Work
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License Upon hire
• Prior experience working with trauma patients or high risk populations.
• 1 year Clinical counseling experience.
• Experience accessing community resources that serve complex patients (patients affected by trauma, mental health diagnoses or substance use disorders).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based practices to provide high risk patients with support during their emergency department visit and/or inpatient stay at Kadlec and during their recovery period in the community.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members across the continuum of care including the patient's medical team during their hospital stay, and a community health worker, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and community partners in the outpatient setting.
• Provide ongoing counseling and case management.
• Connect the patient to community resources for support as needed.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level