Social Worker - Enhanced Care Management/Bed Readiness Program

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 59,801 - 93,580; Part time

Job summary

The University of Washington is hiring a Social Worker for the Inpatient Care Management Bed Readiness Program at Harborview Medical Center. This role involves care coordination to ensure smooth transitions for patients facing barriers. Applicants must hold a Master of Social Work degree and have at least one year of relevant experience.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $43.41 to $67.93 per hour and provides collaborative working opportunities with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Washington state social work credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty consultation to staff and health care teams regarding psychosocial aspects of client care.
• Consult to Care Management and other staff who refer to the ECM program.
• Offer psychosocial support to patients and families to facilitate discharge from inpatient to ECM and post-acute settings.
• Follow patients in post-acute settings and coordinate with interdisciplinary team for ongoing clinical needs.
• Visit patients at various sites including inpatient, skilled nursing facilities, community dwellings, and shelters.

Skills

Care coordination

Psychosocial support

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Job description

Harborview Medical Center Social Work Department is hiring a Social Worker – Inpatient Care Management Bed Readiness Program.

Work Schedule

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

Position Highlights

• The role provides care coordination for effective early discharge.
• Two‑year funded State project focusing on Medicaid/Managed Medicaid/Dual eligible adults ready for transfer but facing transition barriers.
• The Social Worker collaborates with patients and interdisciplinary teams to identify clinical and financial discharge targets and eliminate barriers.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide specialty consultation to staff and health care teams regarding psychosocial aspects of client care.
• Consult to Care Management and other staff who refer to the ECM program.
• Offer psychosocial support to patients and families to facilitate discharge from inpatient to ECM and post‑acute settings.
• Follow patients in post‑acute settings and coordinate with interdisciplinary team for ongoing clinical needs and community discharge planning.
• Visit patients at various sites including inpatient, skilled nursing facilities, community dwellings, shelters, etc.

Required Position Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program.
• One year of full‑time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent (including practicum).

Legal Requirement

• Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following Washington state credentials: Agency Affiliated Counselor, Licensed Social Work Associate – Advanced, Licensed Social Work Associate – Independent Clinical, Licensed Advance Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $43.41 – $67.93 hourly.
• Temporary position, 0.00% FTE, First Shift (United States of America).
• Union: SEIU 1199NW HMC Social Worker and Dietitian.
• Benefits available per https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

EEO Statement

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants 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.

Disclosures and Accessibility

Applicants may be required to disclose substantiated findings related to sexual misconduct under Washington state law. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].