Senior Social Worker — Behavioral Health & Care Coordination

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The UW Medical Center Northwest Social Work Department invites a Senior Social Worker to join the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in Seattle. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, care coordination and patient advocacy to support medical treatment and safe transitions.

Required qualifications include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least one year of health-care social work experience; successful WA credentialing within 90

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of one year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent.
• Within 90 days of hire must hold WA credentials: Agency Affiliated Counselor; Licensed Social Work Associate-Advanced; Licensed Social Work Associate-Independent Clinical; Licensed Advanced Social Worker; Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty consultation to health care staff regarding psychosocial aspects of patient care.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Complete clinical assessments per department standards.
• Develop and implement safe discharge plans with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide care coordination for patients with complex social and medical histories.
• Deliver case management and counseling in specialized programs.
• Make timely referrals to hospital and community agencies, including mandatory reporting as required.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW), CSWE accredited

Job description

The UW Medical Center Northwest Social Work Department invites a Senior Social Worker to join the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in Seattle. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, care coordination and patient advocacy to support medical treatment and safe transitions.

Required qualifications include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least one year of health-care social work experience; successful WA credentialing within 90