Social Work Assistant - Inpatient Care Management

About the role

Provide care coordination to help effect early discharge placement, and serve as a liaison between Skilled Nursing Facilities, Adult Family homes, transportation brokers, outside community agencies, etc., as delegated by the Inpatient Social Work Supervisor. Assist in the Bed Readiness program to facilitate patient discharge and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to HMC patients while adhering to HMC policies, procedures, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Maintain working knowledge of basic medical conditions, terminology, and community resources.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Social Work Department and promote effective working relationships.
• Review incoming referrals for facility placement and prepare/submit electronic referrals through multiple EMR and referral databases.
• Contact potential providers for admission decisions and inform the primary MSW as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources for continuing care options for medically and/or psychiatrically complex patients, including Skilled Nursing Facilities, Intensive Inpatient Rehabilitation programs, and Adult Family Homes.
• Coordinate transportation for Bed Readiness patients with skilled nursing facilities as needed.
• Apply basic knowledge of DSHS and Medicare benefit programs, eligibility requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Provide notarial services for patients related to medical admission or discharge planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences + two years experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
• OR Associate of Arts degree in the behavioral sciences + four years experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.

About Harborview Medical Center

Harborview Medical Center is the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It provides specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. Services include emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health, and substance‑abuse care. Employees are committed to the institution’s vital role in the community and the Northwest region.

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top‑rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s health professionals. The system comprises 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, employing nearly 29,000 professionals.

Pay

Hourly rate: $33.48 – $52.45

Benefits

For information about benefits for this temporary/per‑diem position, visit UW Medicine Benefits.

Schedule

Per Diem Day shift (temporary position).