Social Worker I/II-Emergency Department

Job description

Provide clinical social work services to children with acute and chronic illness, their families, and the staff of Seattle Children's Hospital, and the community in a managed care environment. Assist in the promotion of culturally appropriate family-centered care and wellness of patients and families by identifying, interpreting, and reducing psychosocial factors contributing to illness. Counsel and aid patients and their families to understand and accept medical recommendations and options. Assess and assist with non-medical problems interfering with effective patient care. Interview, coordinate, and plan programs and activities to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and/or their families. Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle. .60 FTE, Friday-Sunday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Social Worker I: Required Education/Experience: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Ability and flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as well as provide on-call coverage. Required Cre...