Social Worker
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Description: Overlake Hospital is in need of Social Worker right now, this job will be dwelled in Washington. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. Overlake Hospital is looking for a
per diem/on-call
Social Worker to work on an
as-needed basis on the day shift, including weekends and holidays
. This position provides direct services! to patients, families, and staff as part of an interdisciplinary team. Areas of coverage may include any or all of the following: Med/Surg, Critical Care, Mother/Baby, Oncology, Orthopedic, and Psychiatry. It is responsible for patient clinical assessment and treatment recommendations, along with coordinating resources to provide:
After hospital planning
Identification/resolution of problems related to patients' transitions within the health care setting
Psychological support or crisis intervention, and
Appropriate utilization of organizational resources including appropriate length of stay.
Requires a minimum of a BSW from an accredited university, with MSW preferred. Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of
Washington
: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), or be eligible to register as an Agency Affiliated Counselor upon hir! e. Should also have familiarity with utilization management cr! iteria and broad knowledge of community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, and financial and risk management issues. Preferred: 2 years experience in a health care setting.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Overlake Hospital.
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This job starts available on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 14:29:01 GMT