Masters Social Worker

Job summary
The Masters Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions for hospitalized and emergency department patients.The role includes crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high-risk screening, brief counseling, referrals for financial or other identified resource needs, and more.The role also involves arranging post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Providing developmentally appropriate care for all populations served• Advocacy and education• Psychosocial management• Patient/Family Care Conferences• Continuity/Transition Management• Community Resource Coordination• Performance & Outcomes Management• Provide support and social work services to outpatients if directed by Care Coordination leaders• Participates in performance improvement teams and programs• Demonstrates behavior that aligns with the Mission and Core Values of the Organization
Requirements
• Master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education• 1-Year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting• Preferred: Minimum 3-Year Post-MSW healthcare experience• Required Licensure and Certifications: Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW:WA) OR Licensed Social Worker Advanced Associate (SWORKADVLI:WA) OR Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC:WA) OR Agency Affiliate Counselor (AAC:WA)
Benefits
• Health/dental/vision• FSA• Matching retirement plans• Paid vacation• Adoption assistance• Annual bonus eligibility