Social Worker - Enhanced Care Management/Bed Readiness Program

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

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center seeks a Social Worker for inpatient care management and bed readiness coordination. You will support timely discharges, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help medically ready patients transition to appropriate post-acute settings.

This per diem, day-shift role focuses on Medicaid/Medicaid-like programs for efficient discharge planning and reducing barriers. Strong inpatient social work experience and knowledge of transition processes are preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least 1 year of full-time social work experience in health care.
• Experience with discharge planning and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty consultation to staff on psychosocial aspects of care.
• Support ECM referrals and coordination with care management staff.
• Offer psychosocial support to facilitate discharge from inpatient to post-acute settings.
• Coordinate post-acute follow-up with interdisciplinary team for ongoing needs and discharge planning.
• Work across settings including inpatient, SNFs, community residences, and shelters.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Inpatient social work

Psychosocial support

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Description

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER SOCIAL WORK has an outstanding opportunity available for a SOCIAL WORKER - INPATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT BED READINESS PROGRAM.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This position will provide care coordination for an effective early discharge process.
• This is a two-year funded State Project, focusing on Medicaid Fee-for-Service, Managed Medicaid, and Dual Medicaid-Medicare eligible adult clients who are medically ready to be transferred outside of an acute care setting but are unable to due to transition complexities and barriers.
• The Social Worker, in conjunction with the patient and interdisciplinary care team, identifies the clinical and financial targets and milestones for discharge and helps to eliminate barriers as possible.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialty consultation to staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of client/patient care
• Provide specialty consultation to Care Management and other health care staff who provide referrals to the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families to facilitate discharge from an inpatient setting to an ECM followed post-acute setting
• Follow patients in a post-acute setting and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team for ongoing clinical needs and discharge planning into the community or sustain community residence
• This position is based out of HMC yet visits with patients may occur in a variety of settings: inpatient, skilled nursing facilities, community dwellings, shelters, etc.

Strong candidates will have prior inpatient social work experience and DSHS familiarity.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

AND

One year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent. Experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:

• Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced
• Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical
• Licensed Advance Social Worker
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift North.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$43.41 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$67.93 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position.

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW HMC Social Worker and Dietitian

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.