About this role
Job Description
Harborview Medical Center – Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a Social 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 Harborview’s 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 region's 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 Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s 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 tomorrow’s 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 29,000 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 https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/Shift:
First 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 world. In 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 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
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.
Other facts
About University of Washington Medical Center
UW Medicine is an integrated clinical, research and learning health system with a single mission to improve the health of the public. Its faculty, staff, students and trainees are dedicated to delivering high- quality patient care and making important discoveries that lead to new approaches for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease.
UW Medicine is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs as well as innovative learning programs for students, trainees and practitioners. As the only health system in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho that connects research, education and patient care, UW Medicine provides a higher degree of healthcare, ranging from primary and preventive care to the most specialized care for complex medical conditions.
UW Medicine includes Airlift Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center—Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians and UW School of Medicine. UW Medicine shares in the ownership of Children’s University Medical Group with Seattle Children’s.
A Higher Degree of Healthcare.
What you'll do
- Provide social services to patients in the Ambulatory Care Clinics while adhering to HMC policies and NASW Code of Ethics. Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide skilled social work services including crisis intervention and care management.
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