What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER - INPATIENT (PER DIEM, DAY SHIFTS) position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #:
221188
Department:
UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK
Job Location:
UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date:
05/17/2023
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$36.78 - $57.57 per hour
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
First Shift
Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019 "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UWs School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE SOCIAL WORKhas an outstanding opportunity for aPER DIEM MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (Day Shifts).The individual in this position will assess and assist with planning for patients and their families needing discharge assistance, intervene in behavioral health crises, and support patients and families experiencing loss and grief. This position reports to the UWMC Social Work & Care Coordination department and is supervised by a licensed social worker.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilizes 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
Assesses for the psychosocial and disposition planning needs of patients and when appropriate, their support systems, and develops appropriate interventions to address such needs
Provides patient-centered care by treating patients and their support systems with respect and dignity, involving them in their care whenever possible
Serves as liaison between medical staff and patients/families, providing support and advocacy as needed
Maintains positive working relationships within the department, with UWMC staff, and with community providers by effective oral and written communication
Participates in quality improvement activities that enhance the performance of the department and the UWMC, as appropriate
Provides education to other health care providers and staff, patients and their support systems on psychosocial issues, community resources, and the role of social work
Responds to crisis situations and emergency codes, as appropriate, and participates in implementation of departmental and UWMC disaster plans in the event of internal and external disasters
Provides consultation and cross-coverage as needed to other members of the department
Documents pertinent clinical activity and statistical data in a timely manner, to meet professional standards, departmental and UWMC policies and regulatory requirements
Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019 "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UWs School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE SOCIAL WORKhas an outstanding opportunity for aPER DIEM MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (Day Shifts).The individual in this position will assess and assist with planning for patients and their families needing discharge assistance, intervene in behavioral health crises, and support patients and families experiencing loss and grief. This position reports to the UWMC Social Work & Care Coordination department and is supervised by a licensed social worker.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilizes 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
Assesses for the psychosocial and disposition planning needs of patients and when appropriate, their support systems, and develops appropriate interventions to address such needs
Provides patient-centered care by treating patients and their support systems with respect and dignity, involving them in their care whenever possible
Serves as liaison between medical staff and patients/families, providing support and advocacy as needed
Maintains positive working relationships within the department, with UWMC staff, and with community providers by effective oral and written communication
Participates in quality improvement activities that enhance the performance of the department and the UWMC, as appropriate
Provides education to other health care providers and staff, patients and their support systems on psychosocial issues, community resources, and the role of social work
Responds to crisis situations and emergency codes, as appropriate, and participates in implementation of departmental and UWMC disaster plans in the event of internal and external disasters
Provides consultation and cross-coverage as needed to other members of the department
Documents pertinent clinical activity and statistical data in a timely manner, to meet professional standards, departmental and UWMC policies and regulatory requirements
Salary : $37 - $58
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