Senior Social Worker - Emergency Department

Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Northwest Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Social Worker within the Emergency Department.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-Time / 20 hours per week

• Rotating/Variable Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Partner with patients, their families and the health care team to address their medically related social and emotional needs and provide support and advocacy as these impact their 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, improves the patients’ care through effective utilization of resources by transitioning from the acute care episode to the post-acute setting

The Senior Social Worker demonstrates a commitment to the following standards of practice: 

• Collaboration: Works collaboratively with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, consulting and referring physicians, other practitioners, caregivers and community resources and agencies.

• Communication: Communicates timely, relevant and accurate information to all parties involved with a patient’s care.

Facilitation: Facilitates the progression of care by advancing the care plan to achieve desired outcomes.

• Coordination: Integrates the work of the healthcare team by coordinating resources and services necessary to accomplish agreed-upon goals.

• Advocacy: Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for service access or creation, and for the protection of the patient’s health, safety and rights.

• Resource Management: Assures prudent utilization of all resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services) by evaluating the options available and balancing cost and quality to assure the optimal clinical and financial outcomes.

• Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice.

• Professionalism: Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position and practices within their scope.

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.

     • 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.

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 

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 neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$42.56 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$66.59 hourly

Other Compensation:

Evening Shift Premium - $2.00/hour; Weekend Shift Premium - $2.50/hour Certification Premium - $1.50/hour

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

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 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

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.