MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER 1 OR 2, PART-TIME (50%)
Req #: | 168676 |
Department: | UWMC SOCIAL WORK |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 06/17/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | SW1: 50% of $5,157 - $7,836 per month // SW2: 50% of $5,588 - $8,486 per month |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: | This position works variable days including weekdays and holidays, depending on need especially around the holidays and late Spring through Summer time. |
The University of Washington Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time (50%), day shift, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER 1 OR 2 to cover inpatients primarily on weekends and 1 weekday every other week at UWMC.
Duties include triaging weekend referrals, following up on previously planned weekend discharges, conducting assessments on patients identified as needing a weekend discharge, providing support and education to patients and families, interdisciplinary care planning, and crisis intervention. Skills required include clinical insight, an ability to be comfortable working with persons with significant medical issues, a collaborative nature, strong multitasking and organizational abilities and demonstrated customer service skills. Knowledge of health care resources and experience in hospital discharges such as Skilled Nursing Facility, Acute Rehab, Long Term Acute Care, ALF/AHF placement, Home Health and Hospice is strongly preferred. Benefits include working in a respected Social Work-led department with Social Work supervision, supportive colleagues, and an excellent reputation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Social Worker 2:
This position may be hired as a Social Worker 1 or 2, depending on candidate's qualifications.
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
SOCIAL WORKER 1:
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education AND six months of experience in a health care delivery system.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Health care experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.
SW1 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
SOCIAL WORKER 2:
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND two years of full-time professional social work experience in a health-care setting eligible to begin social work practicum instruction for the School of Social Work.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
SW2 LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:
Licensed Advance Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
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