Social Services/LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team in the ER to assit with Mental Health Evaluations. This master's-prepared clinician will play a pivotal role in supporting patients through their inpatient stay and transition to outpatient care. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment, behavioral health expertise, and a collaborative spirit to ensure safe, effective, and culturally responsive discharge planning.

**5 Days or Less of RTO**
**WA state license required in hand**

Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 4x10 Nights - 10 hour shifts between the hours of 1900-0730 - Thursday/Friday/Sat/Sun

Qualifications:
"Master s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
"Licensed in Washington State (LSWAIC, LICSW preferred).
"Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in ER and/or inpatient psychiatric care.
"Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, safety planning, and community resources.
"Familiarity with CMS regulations and documentation standards.
"Excellent communication, organizational, and crisis intervention skills.
"Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Rounding & Patient Engagement
"Attend daily interdisciplinary rounds; actively contribute to care planning.
"Maintain up-to-date knowledge of each patient s psychosocial status and discharge plan.
"Serve as liaison between patients, families/support systems, and outpatient providers.
Chart Review & Risk Identification
"Review mental health history and precipitating events leading to hospitalization.
"Identify and respond to chart flags including:
oMental Health Advance Directives
oFirearm access concerns (e.g., Donna s Law, Safe Storage, ERPO)
oRequests for family/provider contact (verify ROIs prior to outreach)
"Provide education on safety planning, firearm safety, and family support resources.
Psychosocial Assessment & Care Coordination
"Complete psychosocial assessments within 72 hours of admission.
"Identify current providers, scheduled appointments, and transportation needs.
"Document using standardized SmartPhrase (.BHUSWA).
Discharge Planning & Appointments
"Ensure CMS-compliant follow-up with medication providers within 30 days of discharge.
"Coordinate with medical team to ensure adequate medication supply at discharge.
"Update After Visit Summary (AVS) and document appointment details using SmartPhrase (.BHU30DAPP).
Referrals & Community Resources
"Facilitate referrals to appropriate outpatient services including:
oPartial Hospitalization Programs
oPathlight and culturally appropriate counseling
oOther specialized programs based on patient needs
"Ensure signed ROIs are in place for all referrals.
"Provide patients with tailored resource lists and AVS updates.
Mandated Reporting & Safety
"Independently report concerns to Adult Protective Services (Client) or Child Protective Services (CPS) as required.
"Educate staff on mandated reporting responsibilities; social work does not report on behalf of others.
Resource Management & Logistics
"Assist patients with transportation (Lyft, bus passes) and other discharge logistics.
"Collaborate with BHU leadership to manage access to transportation tools and SmartPhrase documentation.
Team Communication & Handoff
"Utilize FYI documentation and *** for handoffs and updates.
"Participate in team discussions to optimize discharge planning and continuity of care.
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Qualifications:
"Master s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
"Licensed in Washington State (LSWAIC, LICSW preferred).
"Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, safety planning, and community resources.
"Familiarity with CMS regulations and documentation standards.
"Excellent communication, organizational, and crisis intervention skills.
"Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
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