Clinical Social Worker - Care Management

$92,040 - $138,050/Yr

PeaceHealth - Sedro-Woolley, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Sedro-Woolley, WA

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Social Worker at PeaceHealth is responsible for coordinating patient care and treatment plans, focusing on psychiatric, chemical dependency, and psychosocial needs. This part-time position involves assessment, case management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of patient care/treatment plans.
• Conduct intake documentation and ongoing assessments.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Manage complex cases and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Monitor patient needs and progress, developing aftercare plans.
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions with patients and families.
• Participate in community staffings in coordination with the physician and treatment team.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Interface with legal entities to address treatment needs.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating services for quality improvement.
• Maintain understanding of cultural, ethnic, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and religion issues.
• Provide information, education, and direction in response to community requests.
• Access pharmaceutical and community resources for psychiatric medications.
• Provide instruction, training, and supervision for graduate-level social work students.
• Diagnose, assess, and address mental health and chemical dependency conditions.
• Perform risk assessments for suicidality, homicidality, and grave disability.
• Screen and identify patients needing care management per high-risk criteria.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and monitor discharge plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• 2 years of clinical experience with designated population.
• LICSW or LSWAIC status required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hospital, emergency room, or community agency setting.
• Knowledge of community resources, Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements related to continuing care.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program