Inpatient Social Work Navigator — Discharge & Care Coordination

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Social Work Assistant in the Inpatient Care Management program to provide care coordination and discharge planning support on a per diem, day-shift schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, coordinating with providers and community resources, and ensuring adherence to NASW ethics. Notarial services for admissions and discharges may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
• OR

Responsibilities

• Provide services to HMC patients while adhering to the parameters of HMC policies and procedures and 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 for provider review through multiple electronic medical records and referral database
• Contact potential providers for admission decisions and inform primary MSW as needed
• Maintain working knowledge of available community resources for continuing care options for medically and/or psychiatrically complex patients, to include Skilled Nursing Facilities, Intensive Inpatient Rehabilitation programs, and Adult Family Homes
• As needed, coordinate transportation for Bed Readiness patients with skilled nursing facility
• Have basic knowledge of DSHS and Medicare benefit programs, eligibility requirements, relevant rules, and regulations
• Provide notarial services for patients related to their medical admission or discharge planning.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent

Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent

Job description

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Social Work Assistant in the Inpatient Care Management program to provide care coordination and discharge planning support on a per diem, day-shift schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, coordinating with providers and community resources, and ensuring adherence to NASW ethics. Notarial services for admissions and discharges may be required.