Social Worker - NICU

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

Job summary

UW Medical Center - Montlake in Seattle seeks a Social Worker in the NICU to support discharge planning, resource coordination, and crisis intervention for patients and families. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate post-acute care options and ensure culturally competent care.

The ideal candidate will have hospital experience, strong organizational and customer service skills, and solid assessment and clinical intervention abilities.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least one year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting (including practicum).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family goals, psychosocial factors influencing healthcare, discharge preferences, and barriers to discharge.
• Coordinate with agencies/providers/payors to ensure care coordination.
• Identify and assist in transitioning patients to post-acute care options.
• Collaborate with the primary team to set expectations for timelines in choosing post-acute care options.
• Bridge communication between care teams and patient/family, considering cultural or family factors.
• Provide counseling/referrals for mental health, substance use, abuse/neglect/interpersonal violence.
• Provide support during emergent issues and/or changes in status that may affect outcomes.
• Triage new referrals and assign caseloads.

Skills

Hospital experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Assessment skills

Clinical intervention

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker within the NICU.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 hours per week
• Day Shifts

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Assist medical services in providing discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support and crisis intervention services to patients and families, while also serving as support for the interdisciplinary team

The ideal candidate will have experience in a hospital setting, demonstrate strong organizational and customer service skills, and possess excellent assessment and clinical intervention skills. This position requires knowledge of policies and procedures for reporting of child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect, knowledge of assessing and intervening with suspected victims of domestic violence and/or assault, knowledge of how to assess and intervene with patients with substance use and mental health disorders, and knowledge of government entitlement programs and how to access such programs. The Social Worker will understand and practice culturally competent assessment and intervention skills.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patient/families for goals of treatment, psychosocial factors impacting healthcare, preferences for post-acute care, barriers to discharge, available resources.
• Collaborate with agencies/providers/payors that currently are engaged with patient, to ensure coordination of care.
• Identify and assist in transitioning patient to post–acute care resources and options
• Partner with primary team to set expectations for patients/families about timelines for choosing specific post-acute care options.
• Bridge communication between care team and patient/family with focus on patient’s goals, incorporating cultural or family issues impeding progression of patient care and discharge.
• Provide intervention/referrals for mental health, substance abuse, abuse/neglect/interpersonal violence.
• Provide counseling and support during emergent issues and/or changes in status that may impact patient’s outcome.
• Triage new referrals and assign caseloads

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 UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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 publicby 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 Northwest.

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:

$43.47 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$68.03 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

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 publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians,scientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW 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,studentand colleague is valued and honored.Nearly 29,000healthcare 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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.