Social Worker - Inpatient

About the role

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for an Inpatient Social Worker. WORK SCHEDULE Per Diem Rotating/Variable Shifts

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assist medical services in providing discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support and crisis intervention services to patients and families, while also serving as support for the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with agencies/providers/payors that currently are engaged with patient, to ensure coordination of care
• Identify and assist in transitioning patient to post–acute care resources and options
• Partner with primary team to set expectations for patients/families about timelines for choosing specific post-acute care options
• Bridge communication between care team and patient/family with focus on patient’s goals, incorporating cultural or family issues impeding progression of patient care and discharge
• Provide intervention/referrals for mental health, substance abuse, abuse/neglect/interpersonal violence
• Provide counseling and support during emergent issues and/or changes in status that may impact patient’s outcome
• Triage new referrals and assign caseloads

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

About UW Medical Center-montlake

The UW Medical Center-Montlake 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 Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $43.47 hourly Pay Range Maximum $68.03 hourly
Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
Shift Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 0.00%

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

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.

About The UW

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 dso@uw.edu.

Disability Accommodation

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.