Senior Social Worker - Center for Behavioral Health and Learning

Job Description The UW Medical Center‑Northwest Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join us in our new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building. Work Schedule Full‑Time / 40 hours per week Day Shift Position Highlights Partner with patients, their families and the health care team to address medically‑related social and emotional needs and provide support and advocacy as these impact the patient’s medical condition, treatment, recovery and safe transition from one environment to another. Be responsible for providing a full range of social work services including psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, discharge planning, crisis intervention and resource referral(s). Partner with the patient/family and the health care team to coordinate care across the continuum, improving patient care through effective utilization of resources by transitioning from the acute care episode to the post‑acute setting. Primary Job Responsibilities 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. Complete clinical assessments as per department standards for area of service. 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 such as child and vulnerable adult abuse. Required Position Qualifications A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and 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. Legal Requirement 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 Compensation and Benefits Pay Range Minimum: $42.56 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $66.59 hourly Other Compensation: Certification Premium - $1.50/hour Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular: This is a regular position Full‑Time Equivalent: 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional Legal and Disclosure Requirements 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co