Social Worker - Emergency Department (0.75 FTE) Evenings

Company: Overlake Hospital
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Compassionate Care for Every Life We Touch$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Social Workers!Social Worker position in fast paced emergency department. Social Worker conducts assessments for mental health, substance use disorder, domestic violence, abuse and neglect, and for other psychosocial issues. Provide clinical interventions and coordinates with community providers for appropriate dispositions, which may include voluntary psychiatric admissions, involuntary psychiatric admissions, safety planning, SUD treatment, providing resources and referrals, or other dispositions based on the patient's needs.0.75 FTE (60 hours bi-weekly pay period)10 hour shiftsSchedule: 2 week schedule pattern, every other weekend and 4 weekdaysQualifications for Social Worker:

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required.
• Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington: Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC), Social Work Associate Advanced (SWAA), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFTA), Mental Health Counselor Associate (MHCA), or Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues. Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferred.Qualifications for Social Worker II:
  • Master's degree in Social Work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required.
  • Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
  • Minimum two years of experience required.
  • Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues. Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferredBenefits
    • Free public transportation pass (ORCA orcacard.com)
    • Professional development
    • Competitive compensation package
    • Generous PTO
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • 2 part retirement plan including matching
    • Long term disability
    • Flex spending
    • Extended illness banked hours
    • Free parking
    • Employee Assistance programOverlake communityAt Overlake, we believe exceptional patient care comes naturally when our staff feels respected, valued, and cared for. So we've cultivated a culture that feels like a community. In fact, we're more like a great big family. Our people will always be there for you. Our supportive environment and team of passionate professionals have earned the hospital its reputation as a healthcare leader in the region. We are truly committed to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care in a progressive and collaborative environment.Applications now being accepted for those individuals committed to providing EXCELLENCE to our GROWING Eastside Community.Overlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

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