Social Worker Supervisor - Emergency Department

Job Description

The Harborview Medical Center Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Work Supervisor  within the Emergency Department.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 Hours per week
• Day shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Provide direct social work services to HMC patients within the Emergency Department while adhering to the parameters of HMC policies and procedures and NASW Code of Ethics.
• This position maintains 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 and chemical dependency.
• This position will also provide skilled social work services to assigned psychiatric inpatients of all ages, including but not limited to: comprehensive psychosocial assessment and treatment planning, providing individual and group treatment and psychoeducation via established treatment modalities, liaison between payers and HMC providers to monitor and negotiate lengths of stay, discharge planning, systems advocacy and intervention, crisis intervention, facilitation of family conferences, information and referral to appropriate community resources and coordination of care for patients committed under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an ambassador for the Social Work Department and promote effective working relationships within assigned service area and multidisciplinary team, including but not limited to providing colleagues with clinical consultation in area of expertise and demonstrating leadership in complex psychosocial interventions.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with agencies providing specialty care to patients within assigned service area.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of medical conditions, treatments and plans of care pertaining to assigned service area.
• Document according to practice area guidelines as outlined in the Social Work Documentation Policy.
• Comply with all aspects of HIPAA regulations.
• Comply with any and all subpoenas.
• Mentor new staff and serve as a Practicum Instructor for Social Work students, as assigned.
• Actively participate in the development of yearly performance goals and implementation plan.
• Attend and participate in supervision and departmental meetings, including Grand Rounds, team meetings and committees as assigned.
• Identify and attend educational seminars which enhance job performance.
• Participate in data collection and quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Complete payroll documentation and leave requests in a timely manner.
• Proactively comply with departmental and hospital-wide initiatives, including HMC competencies, departmental competencies, and vaccination/infection control campaigns.
• As requested, represent the Social Work Department on departmental, hospital-wide and community committees and trainings.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND four years of full-time professional social work experience

Two years of this experience must have been in a health care setting.

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

Registration as a Licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker by the State of Washington within 90 days of employment.

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.

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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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

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.