Social Worker - NICU

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department is hiring a Social Worker within the NICU. The role supports medical services by providing discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support, and crisis intervention to patients and families, while also supporting the interdisciplinary team. The position requires culturally competent assessment and intervention, as well as knowledge of reporting child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect; assessing and intervening with suspected victims of domestic violence or assault; addressing substance use and mental health disorders; and accessing government entitlement programs.

The position is full-time at 40 hours per week on day shifts. It is a regular position at 100% FTE and is represented by SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech. The work is at UW Medical Center-Montlake, an acute care academic medical center in Seattle.

The minimum pay range is $43.47 per hour and the maximum is $68.03 per hour. Benefits information is provided through the University of Washington staff benefits website. Within 90 days of hire, the employee must hold one of the listed Washington State credentials.

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 one of the following credentials issued by Washington State: Agency Affiliated Counselor; Licensed Social Work Associate - Advanced; Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical; Licensed Advanced Social Worker; or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for reporting child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect.
• Knowledge of assessment and intervention for suspected victims of domestic violence and/or assault, and for patients with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of government entitlement programs and how to access them.
• Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital setting.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Excellent assessment and clinical intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families for treatment goals, psychosocial factors affecting healthcare, post-acute care preferences, discharge barriers, and available resources.
• Collaborate with agencies, providers, and payors involved with the patient to coordinate care.
• Identify post-acute care resources and options and assist with transitions to them.
• Partner with the primary team to set expectations with patients and families about timelines for choosing post-acute care options.
• Bridge communication between the care team and patients or families, focusing on patient goals and addressing cultural or family issues that 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.

What This Job Offers

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