Social Worker - Emergency Department (1.0 FTE/Evenings)

Overlake; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 56,633 - 91,748; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premiums as low as $0

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Retirement plan matching starting at 5%

Free parking

Orca transit passes

Job summary

Overlake is seeking a Social Worker for the Emergency Department in Bellevue, Washington. This position involves conducting mental health assessments, providing interventions, and coordinating appropriate patient dispositions.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Social Work (or related field) and a relevant Washington state license. Experience in this field is preferred. The job offers a pay range of $41.11 - $66.60 per hour, along with numerous benefits including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred from an accredited university.
• Licensed as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, etc.
• Requires one to two years of experience depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for mental health and psychosocial issues.
• Provide interventions and coordinate appropriate dispositions.
• Assist with resources based on the patient's needs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning skills

Communication skills

Community resources knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licenses from the state of Washington

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range:

Hourly $41.11 - $66.60

Overlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker in our Emergency Department! The social worker will work the day shift in a busy Emergency Department and will conduct assessments for mental health, substance use disorder, abuse and neglect, and other psychosocial issues. Provide interventions, coordinate appropriate dispositions, such as voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations, and provide resources based on the patient's needs.

1.0 FTE (80 hours biweekly pay period)

10 Hour Shifts 12:45 - 23:15

Schedule:

Week 1: Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

Week 2: Wed/Thurs/Fri

Qualifications for Social Worker:

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required.
• Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington: Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC), Social Work Associate Advanced (SWAA), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFTA), Mental Health Counselor Associate (MHCA), or Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues. Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications for Social Worker II:

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required.
• Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Minimum two years of experience required.
• Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues. Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferred.

Why join Overlake?

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]