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SOCIAL WORKER - ADULT MEDICINE CLINIC (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)
Req #:
246088
Department:
HARBORVIEW - SOCIAL WORK
Job Location:
Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date:
05/21/2025
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$7,162 - $11,207 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
Harborview Medical Center – Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a SOCIAL WORKER to join the Adult Medicine Clinic.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time / 40 Hours/Week
Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
The Adult Medicine Clinic is a large, primary care clinic serving Harborview’s mission population and known for the implementation of innovative patient care programs, including BHIP, Suboxone, Diabetes TeamCare, and an Opiate Review Committee
This position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, responding to competing demands, and managing complex care coordination across multiple providers and systems
The Social Worker will provide direct social work services to HMC patients within primary and specialty care clinics while adhering to the parameters of HMC policies and procedures and NASW Code of Ethics
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain working knowledge of community resources, processes, interventions, and requirements pertaining to assigned service area, including but not limited to:
o Mental health crisis intervention
o Suicide risk assessment
o Interpersonal violence
o Abuse/neglect of children and vulnerable adults
o Crisis intervention
o Substance abuse
Provide skilled social work services to clinic patients of all ages, including but not limited to:
o Comprehensive psychosocial assessment
o Focus on harm reduction and trauma informed care
o Systems advocacy and intervention
o Brief interventions
o Care management across multiple service providers as indicated
o Grief counseling
o Crisis intervention
o 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
Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:
Agency Affiliated Counselor
Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced
Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical
Licensed Advance Social Worker
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. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Harborview Medical Center – Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a SOCIAL WORKER to join the Adult Medicine Clinic.
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
o Mental health crisis intervention
o Suicide risk assessment
o Interpersonal violence
o Abuse/neglect of children and vulnerable adults
o Crisis intervention
o Substance abuse
o Comprehensive psychosocial assessment
o Focus on harm reduction and trauma informed care
o Systems advocacy and intervention
o Brief interventions
o Care management across multiple service providers as indicated
o Grief counseling
o Crisis intervention
o 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
Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:
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. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.
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 Washington state law.
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