University of Washington
Gun Violence Inpatient Consult Social Worker
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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
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 BonusCertification 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
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 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 (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.
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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
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 BonusCertification 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
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 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 (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.
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