Social Worker Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

$5000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Departmenthas an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker - Cystic Fibrosis Clinic.

WORK SCHEDULE

Part-Time / 32 hours per week
Day Shifts (Monday/Thursday on-site and 2 day telework)
This position is expected to last through 6/30/2026 to be renewed annually upon notice of funding

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Social Worker providesexpertisein helping patients and families with their emotional and practical needs and supports patients andsupport systemsin coping with CF in the differentimpactsoftheir chroniccondition treatmentandinvolved in the transition stages including transition to adult careand across lifespan
Be responsible forprovidinga full range of social work services including psychosocial assessment treatment planning therapeutic interventions crisisinterventionand resource referral(s)
Partner with the patient and the health care team to coordinate the patients care through effectiveutilizationof resources

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete annualCF Social Workscreening for health-related social needsandsocial drivers of health (SDOH)such ashousing instability/ homelessness transportation food insecurity unreliable access to medicationsandinsurance.
Provide specialtyconsultationsto other health care staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of patient carethat contribute to barrierstocare.
Providepsychosocial supportandassistancewith care navigationto patientswith complicated social and medical historiesspecifically arounddisability.
In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team develop and implement safe andtimelyinterventions to address access to careand services.
Coordinationof carealso includes consideration of otheraspectsof comorbiditiesincludingmental and behavioral healthconditions chronicpain substance use sleep executive functioning challenges body image concerns disordered eating and end of lifeconcerns.
Alignment and continuous education with CF patient associations attend nationalconferenceandremain current on the evolving disability needs of individuals with CF.

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-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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 seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transits light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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:

$42.61 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$66.69 hourly

Other Compensation:

$5000 Sign-On Bonus Certification Premium - $1.50/hour

Benefits:

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

Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

80.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

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 Description$5000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW MedicineThe UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Departmenthas an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker - Cystic Fibrosis Clinic.WORK SCHEDULEPart-Time / 32 hours per weekDay Shifts (Monday/Thurs...