NICU Social Worker: Discharge & Family Support (Day Shift, FT)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 142 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Washington's UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department in Seattle invites applications for a Social Worker within the NICU. This full-time role supports discharge planning, resource coordination, grief support, and crisis intervention for patients and families, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and at least one year of hospital social work experience.

Qualificações

• Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least 1 year of full-time social work experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent (practicum accepted).
• Knowledge of child and vulnerable adult abuse reporting, domestic violence, and access to government entitlements.

Responsabilidades

• Assess patient/family goals and psychosocial factors affecting care and discharge.
• Coordinate care with agencies, providers, and payors involved with the patient.
• Assist in transitioning to post-acute care options and resources.
• Collaborate with the primary team to set post-acute timelines and expectations.
• Bridge communication between care teams and families, considering cultural and family dynamics.
• Provide referrals for mental health, substance use, and abuse/neglect interventions.
• Counsel during emergent changes in status and triage new referrals.

Conhecimentos

Assessment and intervention

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Cultural competence

Formação académica

Master of Social Work (CSWE-accredited program)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of Washington's UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department in Seattle invites applications for a Social Worker within the NICU. This full-time role supports discharge planning, resource coordination, grief support, and crisis intervention for patients and families, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and at least one year of hospital social work experience.