Job Description
$5000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine
The Harborview Medical Center Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for aSocial Worker to join the Madison Clinic.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 Hours/Week
Day Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Madison Clinic is an interdisciplinary outpatient primary care clinic located at Harborview Medical Center that serves individuals living with HIV and/or at high-risk of acquiring HIV. The Madison Clinic case management program receives federal grant funding to provide HIV case management services to the patients receiving medical care at Madison Clinic. Many of the patients served at Madison Clinic have complex psychosocial needs that make navigating the health care system challenging. The primary goal of case management services is to reduce barriers to medical care and to increase access to medication for HIV-positive patients. Some of examples of the barriers often seen are lack of adequate insurance substance use stigma complicated immigration statuses mental health issues and homelessness.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Join a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with providers of all backgrounds.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide HIV/AIDS intake and case management to adult patients served in Madison Clinic.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of psychosocial financial medical support and environmental needs
Develop individualized case management service plans to assist the hospitalized and ambulatory care patient to obtain needed medical social financial legal and home care services housing psychiatric and drug treatment and emotional support
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 REQUIREMENTS
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 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:
$88524.00 annualPay Range Maximum:
$138516.00 annualOther Compensation:
$5000 Sign-On Bonus Certification Premium - $1.50/hourBenefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU 1199NW HMC Social Worker and DietitianAbout 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.