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Job Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Department** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Pediatric Care Clinic Social Worker at Roosevelt.

WORK SCHEDULE

+ Full-Time / 40 hours per week

+ Day Shifts

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Provide full range of direct care social work services - 40% general social work care coordination and 60% clinical Behavioral Health (BHIP) model to Pediatric patients ages 6-21 and their caregivers within a primary care clinic setting

+ Work in a Collaborative Care Model, provide screening for common Pediatric MH conditions with treatment interventions as clinically indicated

+ Serve as a liaison with medical providers to ensure increased adherence to both primary care and behavioral health treatment

+ Advocate for patients/caregivers' care coordination needs internal to UWMC, and external with schools and community agencies

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Support and closely coordinate patient care as a generalist and behavioral health social worker within an interdisciplinary team of providers, RNs, residents, and psychiatry

+ Provide evidence-based, mental health counseling in accordance with the BHIP model, utilizing screening tools such as SMFQ, SCARED, Vanderbilt, PHQ9 and GAD7

+ Demonstrate working knowledge and facilitate referrals to pediatric-specific community resources, specifically related to Behavioral Health and Social Drivers of Health (SDOH)

+ Conduct comprehensive trauma-informed care, crisis/suicide intervention, parent-coaching, and psychoeducation within scope

+ Engage in regular case consultations with psychiatrist, SCH FAST, and social work team

+ Perform direct care in person, by phone and telehealth, with documentation and mandated reporting completed per UWMC and SW&CC department procedures. Diagnoses and codes patient charts to ensure correct billing in accordance with UWM Compliance

+ Provide work direction to Social Work Assistant(s) and Social Work student(s), as assigned to clinic

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:

• 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 public by 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:

$88,632.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$138,720.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Certification Premium - $1.50/hour

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 the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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.