MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER 1 OR 2, ED
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on March 1, 2019
Req #: | 164925 |
Department: | UWMC SOCIAL WORK - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 02/20/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | SW1: $29.17- $44.32 per hour / SW2: $31.60- $48.00 per hour |
Shift: | Alternate Work Shift |
Notes: |
This position may be hired as a Social Worker 1 or 2, depending on candidate's qualifications.
Must be available to work weekends and nights. |
The University of Washington Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary, rotating shift, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER 1 OR 2. Under the University of Washington Medical Center Social Work Department’s Policies and Professional Social Work requirements, this Social Work Professional serves as a member of the UWMC Emergency Medicine Service (EMS) health care team, providing direct services to EMS patients and their support systems, and providing consultation to medical staff regarding psychosocial issues, and for responding to inpatient social work emergencies after hours. This position reports to the Emergency Room Social Work Manager.
This social work professional will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patient in the service area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may be hired as a Social Worker 1 or 2, depending on candidate's qualifications.
REQUIREMENTS:
SOCIAL WORKER 1:
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education AND six months of experience in a health care delivery system.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Health care experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.
SW1 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
SOCIAL WORKER 2:
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND two years of full-time professional social work experience in a health-care setting eligible to begin social work practicum instruction for the School of Social Work.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
SW2 LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:
Licensed Advance Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
DESIRED:
Experience in a mental health setting.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.