SOCIAL WORKER - OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)

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This recruitment offers a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentiveThe UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a SOCIAL WORKER - OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY.

WORK SCHEDULE* 40 Hours / Week* Day Shift, Monday-Friday* Hybrid schedule optional : M-W onsite / Th-F remote optionalPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS* Provide direct Behavioral Health care coordination and clinical services* Support and closely coordinate mental health care and psychosocial resource needs for patients in the UWMC Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic* Responsible for providing full range of social work services including clinical referral triage, care coordination, crisis therapy interventions, and resource navigation* Be part of a dedicate interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other social work providers for collaboration of care and improvement of patient wellbeing* Engage in various clinical support, research, and training opportunities within clinic for professional growthPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESCare Coordination* Psychosocial needs assessment and resource coordination* Manage Social Work Referral Pool for resource requests, specifically SDOH and MH navigation* Facilitate care internal and external to UW Medicine with other community behavioral health programs for bridging to services and higher level of care* Provide patient education and assist in engagement in community resources / programs to meet psychosocial needs* Coverage of Employee Mental Health Services (EMHS) referrals as neededClinical Care* Referral triage for clinical treatment recommendations* Brief crisis therapy-interventions* Assessment of symptoms using validated screeners such as PHQ9, GAD7, ASQ, C-SSRS, and AUDIT* Caseload support for other clinical staff (social work, psychologists, psychiatrists)* Document patient encounters in the EMR to standards set by Compliance for billable servicesREQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONSA 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 REQUIREMENTMust hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington : * Licensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKEUW 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. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 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 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