About the position
The Clinical Social Worker partners with patients, families and the health care team to address and advocate for patients' social and emotional needs. The clinical social worker is responsible for providing a full range of social work services including but not limited to psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and resource referral. The clinical social worker partners with the patient and his or her support system, as well as interdisciplinary teams, both internal and external to the organization, to improve patient care through the effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources. The clinical social worker assumes a leadership role to facilitate the achievement of patient goals and desired clinical, financial, and resource outcomes. The clinical social worker is guided by the NASW Code of Ethics and the Swedish Mission and Vision in his or her daily practice. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of social work services including psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and resource referral.
- Partner with patients and their support systems to improve patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, both internal and external to the organization.
- Assume a leadership role to facilitate the achievement of patient goals and desired clinical, financial, and resource outcomes.
- Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and the Swedish Mission and Vision in daily practice.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
- Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License.
- 1 year experience in the areas of acute medical or mental healthcare in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Nice-to-haves
- ACM/CCM certification.
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits designed to support you and your family in staying well.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Financial security support.
