Social Worker - NICU
About The Position
The UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department is hiring a Social Worker to serve within the NICU. The role assists medical services with discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support, and crisis intervention for patients and families, while also supporting the interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has hospital experience, strong organizational and customer service skills, and excellent assessment and clinical intervention skills. The Social Worker practices culturally competent assessment and intervention and applies knowledge of child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect reporting, domestic violence and assault, substance use and mental health disorders, and government entitlement programs.
Requirements
- 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 healthcare setting or equivalent; experience may include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.
- Within 90 days of hire, hold a Washington State-issued Agency Affiliated Counselor, Licensed Social Work Associate-Advanced, Licensed Social Work Associate-Independent Clinical, Licensed Advanced Social Worker, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures for reporting child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect.
- Knowledge of assessment and intervention with suspected victims of domestic violence and/or assault.
- Knowledge of assessment and intervention with patients with substance use and mental health disorders.
- Knowledge of government entitlement programs and how to access them.
- Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills.
- Strong organizational and customer service skills, with excellent assessment and clinical intervention skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and families regarding treatment goals, psychosocial factors affecting healthcare, preferences for post-acute care, discharge barriers, and available resources.
- Coordinate care with agencies, providers, and payors currently involved with the patient.
- Identify post-acute care resources and options and assist patients in transitioning to them.
- Partner with the primary team to set expectations with patients and families about timelines for selecting post-acute care options.
- Bridge communication between the care team and patients or families, addressing patient goals and cultural or family issues that may impede care and discharge.
- Provide interventions and referrals related to mental health, substance abuse, abuse or neglect, and interpersonal violence.
- Provide counseling and support during emergencies or changes in status that may affect patient outcomes.
- Triage new referrals and assign caseloads.
Benefits
- Employee benefits are available; details are provided through the University of Washington staff benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
