Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Masters Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The functions of the Masters Social Worker include: crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high-risk screening, brief counseling, referrals for financial or other identified resource needs, arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed, arrange post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified.

Job Requirements

Required

Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education1-Year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting.

Preferred

Minimum 3-Year Post-MSW healthcare experience

Required Licensure and Certifications

Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW:WA), OR Licensed Social Worker Advanced Associate (SWORKADVLI:WA), OR Licensed Social worker Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC:WA) OR  Agency Affiliate Counselor (AAC:WA)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a mustStrong interpersonal and written communication skills are essentialDemonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectivelyAbility to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation.Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesAbility to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care teamWhere You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.