Social Work Assistant - Primary Care at Kent Des Moines

Job Description

UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent Des Moines has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Work Assistant.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Monday-Friday

• Day Shift

• This position supports our South/East Region- Kent Des Moines, Federal Way, Issaquah, Factoria and Kirkland. 3 days per week are at Kent Des Moines and 1 day per week will be located at one of the other locations within the region.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Conveniently located on Pacific Highway South and not far from I-5, UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent/Des Moines offers appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments. Medical advice is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Serve as a member of a centralized team that is focused on providing supportive social work services to UWPC patients with emphasis on supporting the delivery of patient care and assisting with care coordination, resources, and referrals.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide social work support for Primary and Urgent care

• Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with the patient’s primary care provider, social worker, and UWPC consulting psychiatrists.

• Provide patient education about common mental and substance abuse disorders and available treatment options

• Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments as clinically indicated. Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up in behavioral health care

• Track patient follow-up and track clinical outcomes using standard measurement tools and a behavioral health registry

• Provide clinical services with respect for patients/family rights and within the NASW code of ethics

• Engages in departmental program development activities, tasks forces, and committees.

• Performs related duties as assigned/required

REQUIREMENTS

Social Work Assistant I:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science.

• Experience in health care setting or equivalent Ability to obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration within 60 days of hire.

Or

Social Work Assistant II:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science.

• Two-years' experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent

• Ability to obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration within 60 days of hire.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE

UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. The clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations.

UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees.

Compassion. Innovation. Excellence. (

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.

Become part of our team. ( Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$70,500.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$107,124.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be 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 or .

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 ( .

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.