Social Worker (LICSW) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

This position will provide psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy (Evidence Based Practices) to patients of all ages.

Modalities include individual, couple, family and group counseling on a variety of mental health issues.

Team member will work alongside the providers as part of the multi-disciplinary team as well. Team member may supervise graduate students and will work independently with consultation as needed. Assess psychological status, develop and implement realistic treatment plans for all assigned cases. Demonstrate awareness of sensitivity to client’s cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Periodically review and update client’s treatment goals. Document, both clinically and for billing purposes, and in a timely basis, all patient encounters. Have on-going group(s) concurrent with individual, couples and family work. Provide crisis intervention as required, including referrals to local agencies, case management services and reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Work with high risk groups like the homeless, trauma survivors, prenatal patients and victims of domestic violence. Understand the harm reduction model when working with addictions. Oversee case assignment process for assigned interns. Provide weekly supervision to assigned interns. Be part of orientation to students to agency. Evaluate intern’s performance on on-going basis through supervision and formally in writing. Attend staff and clinical consultation meetings.

Participate in local community outreach activities and presentations. Meet monthly performance standards. Participate in department’s long range planning process. Interface with volunteer clinicians as needed. Assure responsible and timely billing practices. Seek and be available for clinical consultation as needed for challenging situations. Participate in continuing education activities to strengthen clinical skills. Consult with medical services providers as needed. Other responsibilities as assigned within Virginia Mason hospital and clinics.

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Master's in Social Work from a graduate program accredited by the Council on Social Worker Education of Doctorate in Social Work required. Must also have an active Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license in the state of Washington and have completed four hours training in HIV/AIDS. Familiarity with EPIC/Cerner or other electronic charting system required along with exceptional communication and listening skills.

Prefer at least 3 years experience in a clinical setting, certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional, and/or previous experience in an acute medical or mental healthcare in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.  

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.