Social Worker - Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
Job Description
UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Social Worker.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week
Monday-Friday
Remote work u
Day Shift
Department Description
Located just off of I-5 in north Seattle, UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center is open six days a week. (Our Saturday schedules vary. Please call ahead before visiting on a Saturday.)
Our board‑certified physicians provide a full spectrum of primary care, including annual wellness and preventive healthcare services, management of chronic conditions, treatment of acute conditions, mental health services and routine gynecologic exams. We believe that continuity of care — a shared goal that fosters ongoing, caring relationships between patients and healthcare providers — is vital to keeping you healthy in the long term.
Position Highlights
Provides professional social work services in a primary care setting.
Provides social work services to clients/patients, their families, and/or others, all while exercising independent decision‑making authority and expertise specific to assigned area of practice.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial support and support utilization guidance to patients and families
Provides care coordination for patients with complex social and medical histories.
Makes timely referrals to hospital and community agencies, including those required by mandatory reporting laws such as child and vulnerable adult abuse.
Participates in practicum instruction of social work students and provides work direction to Social Work Assistant(s) and other staff.
Engages in departmental program development activities, task forces, and committees.
Provides crisis intervention to patients both over the phone and in person.
Provides psychosocial assessments along with individual and group therapy utilizing evidence‑based interventions.
Requirements
Masters 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.)
Washington State 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 Advanced Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $42.56 hourly
Pay Range Maximum: $66.59 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 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional
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 dso@uw.edu.
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.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Social Worker.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week
Monday-Friday
Remote work u
Day Shift
Department Description
Located just off of I-5 in north Seattle, UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center is open six days a week. (Our Saturday schedules vary. Please call ahead before visiting on a Saturday.)
Our board‑certified physicians provide a full spectrum of primary care, including annual wellness and preventive healthcare services, management of chronic conditions, treatment of acute conditions, mental health services and routine gynecologic exams. We believe that continuity of care — a shared goal that fosters ongoing, caring relationships between patients and healthcare providers — is vital to keeping you healthy in the long term.
Position Highlights
Provides professional social work services in a primary care setting.
Provides social work services to clients/patients, their families, and/or others, all while exercising independent decision‑making authority and expertise specific to assigned area of practice.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial support and support utilization guidance to patients and families
Provides care coordination for patients with complex social and medical histories.
Makes timely referrals to hospital and community agencies, including those required by mandatory reporting laws such as child and vulnerable adult abuse.
Participates in practicum instruction of social work students and provides work direction to Social Work Assistant(s) and other staff.
Engages in departmental program development activities, task forces, and committees.
Provides crisis intervention to patients both over the phone and in person.
Provides psychosocial assessments along with individual and group therapy utilizing evidence‑based interventions.
Requirements
Masters 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.)
Washington State 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 Advanced Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $42.56 hourly
Pay Range Maximum: $66.59 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 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional
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 dso@uw.edu.
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.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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