Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

Social Worker - Emergency Department (1.0 FTE/Evenings)

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited university required; preference for higher qualifications.
  • Washington state social work license required (various types accepted based on experience level).
  • Minimum of one year of relevant social work experience preferred, two years required for Social Worker II position.
  • Requires skills in assessment, care planning, and thorough knowledge of community resources.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills, along with computer skills necessary for documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health, substance use, and psychosocial assessments in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
  • Provide interventions and coordinate appropriate dispositions for patients, including hospitalizations.
  • Identify and provide resources based on patients' diverse needs.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Document care processes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage options to support physical and mental well-being.
  • Flexible scheduling with 10-hour shifts.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive emergency healthcare environment.
Full Job Description

Pay range:

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Hourly

$41.11 - $66.60

Overlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker in our Emergency Department! The social worker will work theday shift in a busy Emergency Department and will conduct assessments for mental health, substance use disorder, abuse and neglect, and other psychosocial issues. Provide interventions, coordinate appropriate dispositions, such as voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations, and provide resources based on the patient's needs.

1.0 FTE (80 hours biweekly pay period)

10 Hour Shifts 1245 - 2315

Schedule:

Week 1: Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

Week 2: Wed/Thurs/Fri

Qualifications 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 preferred.

About Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is a nonprofit regional healthcare provider based in Bellevue, Washington. Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed hospital located in Bellevue, Washington. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has received numerous awards and recognition for its clinical and operational excellence. Overlake Medical Center & Clinics offers a wide range of services including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, surgical services, cancer care, and more. The hospital is also home to a Level III trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families.
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