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Job Description

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

The **Harborview Medical Center – Social Work Department** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Gun Violence Inpatient Consult Social Worker** to join the **Violence Intervention and Prevention Program** .

WORK SCHEDULE

+ 40 Hours/Week

+ Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ The Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) serves diverse, medically, and psychosocially complex patients with trauma related injuries secondary to gun violence

+ Support victims of gunshot violence being seen either in the Emergency Department, Inpatient, or in Specialty Clinics. Care needs for these patients and families can be extensive and complex, requiring coordination across multiple providers, systems, etc. and may include short-term case management work

+ Coordinate tasks that are implemented to successfully transition patients from HMC to their community. This position serves as a liaison for patients and families with medical teams, nursing staff, outside agencies and providers, interdisciplinary team members, consulting and referring physicians and agencies involved in the care of patients from admission through the discharge process

+ In conjunction with the patient and interdisciplinary care team, this position will identify the clinical and financial targets and milestones for recovery and eliminates barriers as needed and communicate the transition plan to appropriate team members

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

+ The Social Worker will work in a Consult Role to the primary inpatient team, and along side with the VIPP Intervention Prevention Specialist.

+ Provide specialty consultation to other health care staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of client/patient care and gun violence. Provide psychosocial support to patients and families

+ Provide direct social work services to patients and families within assigned service area while adhering to the parameters of HMC policies and procedures and NASW Code of Ethics.

+ Provide care coordination for patients with complicated social and medical histories

+ Provide case management to identified patients for 90 days after discharge

+ Work with patients to develop safety plans after discharge

+ Assess Social Determinants of Health needs and refers patient and families to appropriate resource agencies.

+ Make timely referrals to hospital and/community agencies including those required by mandatory reporting laws such and child and vulnerable adult abuse

+ Maintain working knowledge of community resources, processes, interventions and requirements pertaining to assigned service area, including but not limited to:

+ Mental health crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessment

+ Interpersonal violence

+ Abuse/neglect of children and vulnerable adults

+ Crisis intervention

+ Chemical dependency

+ Provide skilled social work services to clinic patients of all ages, including but not limited to:

+ Comprehensive psychosocial assessment

+ Focus on harm reduction and trauma informed care

+ Systems advocacy and intervention

+ Brief interventions

+ Care management across multiple service providers as indicated

+ Grief counseling

+ Crisis intervention

+ Information and referral to appropriate community resources

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 REQUIREMENTS

Must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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:

$88,524.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$138,516.00 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 1199NW HMC Social Worker and Dietitian

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 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 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

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.