MENTAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: University of Washington is at present looking to employ MENTAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR right now, this occupation will be reside in Washington. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top dozen medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty
UWMC has an outstanding opportunity for full-time, SOCIAL WORKER 2 . This individual serves in the role of Mental Health Integration Project Coordinator for the General Internal Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, this Social Worker II provides services to clinic patients with mental health issues, case managing and coordinating their care to ensure adherence to both mental health and medical treatment. This position provides screening and ongoing assessment of psychosocial functioning, coordinates referrals to clinically indicated services, and consults with, and serves as a liaison to, psychiatry. Skills required include working knowledge of screening and assessing for common mental health disorders, as well as experience working with evidence-based psychosocial treatments/counseling techniques for such disorders. Comfort and experience working with underserved populations who have co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems is preferred. Benefits include working in a strong Social Work and Care Coordination department with Social Work supervision, supportive colleagues, and an excellent reputation.
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Requirements:
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND two years of full-time professional social work experience in a health-care setting OR equivalent education/experience. Eligible to begin social work practicum instruction for the School of Social Work. Experience with screening and assessment of common mental health/substance use disorders and working knowledge of differential diagnosis and evidence-based treatments/counseling techniques required. In addition, basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders is required.
Licensure as a Social Worker in the State of Washington required within 90 days of employment.
Desired:
Experience working with patients who have co-occurring mental health, substance abuse and physical health problems.
Experience working with underserved, transient populations.
Condition of Employment:
Licensure as a Social Worker in Washington State required within 90 days of hire.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu .
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:03:06 GMT
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