Social Worker I/II-Emergency Department

Provide clinical social work services to children with acute and chronic illness, their families, and the staff of Seattle Children's Hospital, and the community in a managed care environment. Assist in the promotion of culturally appropriate family-centered care and wellness of patients and families by identifying, interpreting, and reducing psychosocial factors contributing to illness. Counsel and aid patients and their families to understand and accept medical recommendations and options. Assess and assist with non-medical problems interfering with effective patient care. Interview, coordinate, and plan programs and activities to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and/or their families. Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle. .60 FTE, Friday-Sunday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Social Worker I Required Education/Experience Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Required Credentials Currently Licensed in Washington State as a Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC). Preferred Current clinical social work experience in acute healthcare settings. Current clinical social work experience in working with children and families in acute care settings and dealing with all aspects of care, including but not limited to crisis intervention, protective services, and mental health. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with multicultural/diverse patients. Multidisciplinary team experience. Multilingual. Social Worker II Required Education/Experience Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education. A minimum of 4 years of current clinical social work experience in an acute care setting (may include internship hours). Required Credentials Currently licensed in Washington State as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Preferred Current clinical social work experience in working with children and families in acute care settings and dealing with all aspects of care, including but not limited to crisis intervention, protective services, and mental health. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with multicultural/diverse patients. Multidisciplinary team experience. Multilingual. Compensation Range $38.81 - $70.43 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seattle Children's