Evergreen Health
Medical Social Worker
Pay42.30 - 72.16 / hour
LocationKirkland/Washington
Employment typeOther
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Job Description
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- Social Workers provide crisis intervention, behavioral health and chemical dependency assessments, screen for abuse and neglect, as well as coordinate post-discharge care. We help coordinate with skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, arrange for equipment, and arrange for additional services in the community.
- Utilization Management/Case Management Nurses provide clinical information to our payers and ensure that patients are meeting medical necessity for acute services. They also partner with the Social workers in coordinating post-discharge care.
- Clinical Documentation Specialists review documentation to ensure that the patient experience is being documented accurately. They partner with the physicians to reflect the appropriate severity of illness and level of service provision.
- Innovative Technologies.u00A0Our teams are excited to utilize Epic as a tool that will help to streamline and optimize our clinical, administrative, and revenue cycle workflows.u00A0
- Training:u00A0Our new staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty. We also provide supervision hours for additional licensure/certification.u00A0
- Providing Professional Developmentu00A0as supported through ouru00A0Tuition Assistanceu00A0program and paid CEUu2019s
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce:u00A0Our staffu00A0share a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another.
- Oneu00A0Americau2019s 50 best Hospitals, three years in a row byu00A0Healthgrades. EvergreenHealth ranks in the top 1% of nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
- In 2023 EvergreenHealth was one of two hospitals that received theu00A0Patient Safety Excellence Awardu00A0throughout the states of WA, ID, OR, MT, and Alaska
- Assumes daily case load of select population to provide clinical social work services to patients and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Masteru2019s degree in Social Work
- One of the following credentials is required: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), OR Social Worker Associate- need to obtain full licensure in one of the above two categoriesu2013 within 4 years of hire.
- 2 u2013 3 years of social work experience in a hospital setting preferred or community setting
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- Age-specific or behavior-specific knowledge and experience in working with specific patient populations (i.e., children, elderly, those with emotional/behavioral dysfunction) relevant to area of assignment.
- Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate ensure, and provide for patient needs, and to provide a legal record of this care. Accountability for professional practice, commitment to patient care, and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.u00A0
- Two (2) years of experience working in a hospital setting
- Case Management or other Certification
- NICU/FMC experience
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
- Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
- Free parking
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
Wage Range: $42.30 - $72.16 per hour + per diem premium
u00A0Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
Who We Are
We focus on care coordination with patients/families and work closely with members of the interdisciplinary staffu00A0to assure that each patient receives the right care in the right setting at the right time.u00A0Our care teams are composed of the following:u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Why Join Our Team? As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by providing:u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
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Job Summaryu00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0The Care Management Social Worker works in partnership with the RN Case Manager and other health care professionals to ensure continuity and coordination of care for patients and families. Provides consultation to patients / families regarding social, environmental, psychological, financial and cultural factors related to illness and hospitalization supports continuity in care management and organizes all aspects of discharge planning.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
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DESIREDu00A0for the position:u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0u00A0u00A0At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employeesu2019 commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being. u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optionalu00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
About the company
EvergreenHealth is an American regional healthcare system based in the Seattle metropolitan area of Washington state.
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