Social Worker Enhanced Care ManagementBed Readiness Program

Job Description

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER SOCIAL WORKhas an outstanding opportunity available for aSOCIAL WORKER - INPATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT BED READINESS PROGRAM.

WORK SCHEDULE
Per Diem
Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This position will provide care coordination for an effective early discharge process.
This is a two-year funded State Project focusing on Medicaid Fee-for-Service Managed Medicaid and Dual Medicaid-Medicare eligible adult clients who are medically ready to be transferred outside of an acute care setting but are unable to due to transition complexities and barriers.
The Social Worker in conjunction with the patient and interdisciplinary care team identifies the clinical and financial targets and milestones for discharge and helps to eliminate barriers as possible.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide specialty consultation to staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of client/patient care
Provide specialty consultation to Care Management and other health care staff who provide referrals to the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families to facilitate discharge from an inpatient setting to an ECM followed post-acute setting
Follow patients in a post-acute setting and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team for ongoing clinical needs and discharge planning into the community or sustain community residence
This position is based out of HMC yet visits with patients may occur in a variety of settings: inpatient skilled nursing facilities community dwellings shelters etc.

Strong candidates will have prior inpatient social work experience and DSHS familiarity.

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 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 public by 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 North

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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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.