Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health & Care Coordination

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,614 - 93,676; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a Senior Social Worker to support patients and families, coordinating care with the health care team. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, discharge planning and crisis intervention, with a focus on smooth transitions from acute to post-acute settings.

The role requires an MSW and Washington state social work credentials, with at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensure or eligibility for WA social work credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty psychosocial consultations to health care teams.
• Offer psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Complete clinical assessments per department standards.
• Develop and implement safe discharge plans with the team.
• Coordinate care across the continuum for complex histories.
• Provide case management and counseling in specialized programs.
• Make timely referrals to hospital and community agencies.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Applicable Washington state social work licensure

Job description

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a Senior Social Worker to support patients and families, coordinating care with the health care team. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, discharge planning and crisis intervention, with a focus on smooth transitions from acute to post-acute settings.

The role requires an MSW and Washington state social work credentials, with at least one year of healthcare social work experience.