Social Worker
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Harborview Medical Center Social Workhas an outstanding opportunity for aSocial Worker with the Ambulatory Care Clinics.
WORK SCHEDULE
Per Diem
Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Provide social services to the more than 50 medicine/surgery clinics physically located on Harborviews campus
Work with immigrant and refugee communities including use of interpreter services with many patient/family interactions
Provide direct social work services to HMC patients within assigned service area while adhering to the parameters of HMC policies and procedures and NASW Code of Ethics.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain working knowledge of community resources processes interventions and requirements pertaining to assigned service area including but not limited to:
o Mental health crisis intervention
o Suicide risk assessment
o Interpersonal violence
o Abuse/neglect of children and vulnerable adults
o Crisis intervention
o Substance abuse
Provide skilled social work services to clinic patients of all ages including but not limited to:
o Comprehensive psychosocial assessment
o Focus on harm reduction and trauma informed care
o Systems advocacy and intervention
o Brief interventions
o Care management across multiple service providers as indicated
o Grief counseling
o Crisis intervention
o Information and referral to appropriate community resources
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 hourlyPay Range Maximum:
$66.59 hourlyOther Compensation:
-Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a temporary positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
0.00%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.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
