Senior Social Worker – Primary Care (2 Days Remote)

University of Washington; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine Primary Care at South Lake Union in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in a primary care setting. The role emphasizes psychosocial support, care coordination for patients with complex histories, and crisis intervention.

This full-time position requires an MSW with one year of health-care social work experience and Washington state credentials within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the CSWE and one year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Works with a multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial support and guidance to patients and families.
• Provides care coordination for patients with complex social and medical histories.
• Makes timely referrals to hospital and community agencies, including mandatory reporting.
• Participates in practicum instruction of social work students and directs staff.
• Engages in departmental program development activities and committees.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients over the phone and in person.
• Delivers psychosocial assessments and individual and group therapy using evidence-based methods.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

UW Medicine Primary Care at South Lake Union in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in a primary care setting. The role emphasizes psychosocial support, care coordination for patients with complex histories, and crisis intervention.

This full-time position requires an MSW with one year of health-care social work experience and Washington state credentials within 90 days of hire.