Social Worker
Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Wage Range: $36.46 - $58.32 per hourPosted wage ranges represent
the entire range 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 premiums based on shift, certifications or
degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of
relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.Job
SummaryCommunity Healthcare Access Team (CHAT) social work position
specializes in improving the well-being of patients and their
families in our community. Provides information about community
resources, makes referrals, and assists youth with accessing
services. Functions as a liaison between hospital, schools,
behavioral health resources, and primary/specialty care clinics, to
provide high quality services to youth. May conduct individual and
group psychoeducation and support sessions, as well as provide
ongoing case management, crisis intervention, and presentations for
community members. The primary work is in the outpatient/community
setting. Outreach component to be anticipated with attending
community events or operating in community spaces. Expected to
understand and, on some occasions, perform the job functions and
responsibilities expected of a hospital social worker.Primary
Duties:
- Screens and responds to incoming requests: Provides information
about community resources, referrals and assistance with accessing
services; Screens requests for service; assesses to make initial
determination of appropriate type and level of service needed;
Collaborates with inpatient and ED social work teams.
- Conducts initial assessments of client situation, including
problem clarification and psychosocial status. Develops a plan for
service or referral.
- Provides office-based case management per guidelines for
programs. Refers and links patients to primary care, specialty
care, and behavioral health services as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assignedLicense, Certification,
Education or Experience:REQUIRED for the position:
- Masters degree in mental health (social work, counseling, or
marriage and family therapy).
- One of the following credentials, is required: LICSW, LASW,
LSWAIC, LSWAA-need to obtain full licensure within 4 years of
graduation from MSW.
- Knowledgeable about behavioral health and developmental stages.
Experience working with specific patient populations (i.e.,
children, teens, mental illness) relevant to area of
assignment.
- Oral and written language skills, visual and aural skills in
order to effectively communicate ensure, and provide for patient
needs, and to provide a legal record of this care.
- Accountability for professional practice, commitment to patient
care, and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.DESIRED
for the position:
- 2 3 years of social work experience in a hospital setting
preferred or community setting
- 1 year experience in a healthcare agency/environmentBenefit
Information:Choices that care for you and your familyAt
EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and
contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of
quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible,
and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and
improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer
contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefitsView a summary of our total rewards available
to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link
below. IND123#LI-EK1Please see job descriptionPI239170368
Keywords: EvergreenHealth, Redmond , Social Worker, Healthcare , Kirkland, Washington
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