Case Management Assistant - Center for Behavioral Health and Learning

Job Description The UW Medical Center-Northwest Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Work Assistant within the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. Work Schedule Full-Time / 40 hours per week Day Shifts Position Highlights Partner with Social Workers (SW), Nurse Care Coordinators (NCCs), patients, their families and the health care team to address patients' progression of care Assist the SW and NCC team in the coordination of the discharge planning process for patients Primary Job Responsibilities Facilitate the placement of patients in long term care facilities based on data obtained from clinical staff. Assist the SW/NCC in arranging for home care needs, such as referrals to home health, hospice, in-home services or procurement of home Wound VAC. Assist with safe transition of patient to home or other facilities, including locating outpatient non-institutional settings (respite, shelter, housing, etc.) Assist the patient/family with emergency needs for resources such as emergency funds, food vouchers, and transportation subsidies. Accept and act on referrals from SW/NCCs in a timely manner, keeping the SW/NCC informed of progress on the case, documenting in the EMR per department standards, and ensuring that handoffs to all parties are clear and timely. Assist the SW/NCCs in identifying, researching, explaining and arranging resources for families. Resources include, but are not limited to, transportation, housing, financial assistance, and safety net programs. Under the direction of the SW/NCC, prepare letters and documents to assist families in obtaining benefits. Copy/fax/mail documents as required. Perform other clerical duties as required. Provide notary public services to patients and staff. Strong candidates will have a minimum 3 years healthcare support services experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to organize and prioritize work and handle a fluctuating workload. The person hired into this position must be able to work cooperatively with staff, physicians, patients, families and the community. Required Position Qualifications Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience in the social work field. OR an Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work experience in the social work field Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $32.82 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $51.42 hourly Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 ( To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington