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Job Description
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides social work interventions for priority Medical Center patient and family needs.
Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle WA Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level.
You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care reducing errors and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.
As a part of our organization we currently offer the following additional benefits:
- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
- Paid holidays vacation and sick time
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
- Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA
- Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
- Short and long term disability programs
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401a and 403b retirement programs
- Transportation Benefits - Transportation FSA and ORCA Card
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
Qualifications
We require:
- Masters of Social Work from an accredited college or university is required.
- Registration with the state of Washington as either a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWAIC) Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Social Work Associate Advanced (LSWAA) or Social Work Advanced (LISW). May consider an Agency Affiliated Counselor with the expectation of active pursuit of their Social Work Licensure.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of individual and family dynamics and the ability to perform psycho/social assessments.
- Understanding of systems and how to work within systems.
- Understanding of the impact and implications of disease and the course of disease.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits continuing education and support and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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