Inpatient Social Work Specialist

1 month ago


Seattle, Washington, United States University of Washington Full time

UW Medical Center-Montlake Social Work Opportunity


The University of Washington seeks a skilled Inpatient Social Work Specialist to join its interdisciplinary team at UW Medical Center-Montlake, an acute care academic medical center in Seattle. As a key member of the social work department, the ideal candidate will provide discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support, and crisis intervention services to patients and families.


This role requires 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 healthcare setting or equivalent. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and customer service skills, excellent assessment and clinical intervention skills, and knowledge of policies and procedures for reporting of child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect.


Responsibilities include:



  • Assessing patient/families for goals of treatment, psychosocial factors impacting healthcare, preferences for post-acute care, barriers to discharge, and available resources
  • Collaborating with agencies/providers/payors to ensure coordination of care
  • Identifying and assisting in transitioning patients to post-acute care resources and options
  • Partnering with primary teams to set expectations for patients/families about timelines for choosing specific post-acute care options
  • Bridging communication between care teams and patients/families, incorporating cultural or family issues impeding progression of patient care and discharge
  • Providing intervention/referrals for mental health, substance abuse, abuse/neglect/interpersonal violence
  • Providing counseling and support during emergent issues and/or changes in status that may impact patient outcomes

Salary for this position is estimated to be around $65,000-$80,000 per year, considering the location and industry standards. UW Medicine is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and provides a welcoming work environment.


Equal employment opportunities are offered to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


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