Social Worker Emergency Department

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center Social Workhas an outstanding opportunity for aSocial Worker within the Emergency Department.

WORK SCHEDULE

Per Diem

Night Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provide direct social work services to Psychiatric and Medical Emergency Services Ambulatory Surgery the Operating Room and observation status patients and their families located in Emergency Services unit

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement social work clinical protocols for patients ranging from infancy through adulthood including crisis intervention social work assessment and discharge planning

Prioritize patients in need of psychiatric evaluation minors families of patients who are in need of trauma/grief interventions

Work with sexual assault victims domestic elder and child abuse victims patients with chemical dependency and other pyscho-social emergencies patients needing nursing home placements and general resources such as transportation and housing

Possess knowledge of legal requirements for vulnerable populations involuntary treatment for psychiatric patients and patients with chemical dependencies

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 is preferred. Experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:

Agency Affiliated Counselor or

Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced or

Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical or

Licensed Advance Social Worker or

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows 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 29000 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:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW HMC Social Worker and Dietitian

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 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 or .

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.

Job DescriptionHarborview Medical Center Social Workhas an outstanding opportunity for aSocial Worker within the Emergency Department.WORK SCHEDULE Per Diem Night ShiftPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS Provide direct social work services to Psychiatric and Medical Emergency Services Ambulatory Surgery the Operat...