Evening Senior Social Worker - ER Discharge & Advocacy

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Emergency Department, part-time, evenings. This role partners with patients, families, and the clinical team to address psychosocial needs, provide support, and advocate for safe transitions across care settings.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination of care within a fast-paced ED environment.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work Degree from a CSWE-accredited program and one year of full-time social work in a health care setting or equivalent (practicum acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty consultation to health care staff regarding psychosocial aspects of care.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Complete clinical assessments per department standards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement safe discharge plans.
• Provide care coordination for patients with complex social/medical histories.
• Deliver case management and counseling in specialized programs.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Agency Affiliated Counselor

LSW-Advanced

LSW-Independent Clinical

LASW

LICSW

Job description

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Emergency Department, part-time, evenings. This role partners with patients, families, and the clinical team to address psychosocial needs, provide support, and advocate for safe transitions across care settings.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination of care within a fast-paced ED environment.