Req #: 228484 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 11/15/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $40.11 - $62.78 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Alternate Work Shift
UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST BEHAVIORAL HEALTHhas an outstanding opportunity for aPER DIEM SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (Rotating/Variable Shifts). The primary role of this per diem position is to support the Intensive Outpatient Program. The Social Worker will be asked to cover psychoeducational groups (curriculum/handouts are provided by the program) and related documentation for sick and/or vacation coverage.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Utilize medical record and consultation with interdisciplinary staff to screen patients for service needs, provide information regarding Social Work activity and to coordinate care as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Assess for the psychosocial and disposition planning needs of patients and when appropriate, their support systems, and develops appropriate interventions to address such needs
• Provide patient-centered care by treating patients and their support systems with respect and dignity, involving them in their care whenever possible
• Serve as liaison between medical staff and patients/families, providing support and advocacy as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
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:
Must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboringNorthwest Outpatient Medical CenterandSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
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