Social Worker

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harborview Medical Center – Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker with Inpatient Care Management. This role provides direct social work services for patients in the inpatient medical and surgical units of the medical center. The Social Worker will also participate in health sciences teaching activities and exercise independent decision-making authority and expertise.

Requirements

A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct social work services for patients in the inpatient medical and surgical units of the medical center.
Participate in health sciences teaching activities.
Exercise independent decision-making authority and expertise.
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 and child and vulnerable adult abuse.
Perform related duties as assigned/required.