Description :Island Health is searching for an experienced Master of Social Work (MSW) at our hospital in Anacortes, WA.Work Schedule:

Salary Ranges: $32.84-$49.26Master of Social Work Job Responsibilities:

Identifies patients at risk for encountering problems post-hospitalization through performing a comprehensive assessment of patient discharge needs.
Works with patient and interdisciplinary care team members to coordinate and implement patient discharge planning.
Facilitate referrals to outside agencies to facilitate safe and appropriate discharge plan.
Provide in-depth psychosocial assessment and identifies appropriate interventions or referral to assist patient / families.
Provides in-depth chemical dependency, mental health assessments. Connect patient and/or family with appropriate resources and referral.
May provide guidance and serve as a consultant to the interdisciplinary care management team regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
Adequate knowledge of community services, resources and facilities to support discharge planning.
Ability to prioritize and manage a daily patient caseload
Assure timely and appropriate documentation of discharge assessments and plans, utilization review and any necessary follow-up care
Educate and include patient and family in transition planning in preparation for discharge and provides updates and/or changes throughout the hospital stay.

Job Requirements:

One (1) year experience in hospital discharge planning, case management and/or utilization management, or
Two (2) years’ experience as a social worker in a health care setting.
Master’s degree in social work from an authorized and approved program of study.
Licensure in good standing as a Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor issued by the WA Department of Health, or
Must maintain Counselor Agency Affiliated certification issued by the WA Department of Health.

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