Emergency Social Worker - Per Diem & Discharge Specialist

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington’s UW Medical Center - Montlake, Emergency Department, seeks a Social Worker to address patients’ psychosocial needs and support their families during acute care and transitions.

This per diem, rotating shift position offers opportunities for collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, comprehensive discharge planning, crisis intervention, and resource referral across hospital and community partners.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program with at least 1 year of health-care social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty consultation to health care staff on psychosocial aspects of care.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Develop and implement safe and timely discharge plans in collaboration with the team.
• Coordinate care across the continuum and facilitate transitions from acute to post-acute settings.
• Provide case management and counseling in specialized programs.
• Make timely referrals to hospital and community agencies, including mandated reporting.

Education

Master of Social Work Degree (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

The University of Washington’s UW Medical Center - Montlake, Emergency Department, seeks a Social Worker to address patients’ psychosocial needs and support their families during acute care and transitions.

This per diem, rotating shift position offers opportunities for collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, comprehensive discharge planning, crisis intervention, and resource referral across hospital and community partners.