Social Worker LTC/SNF Facility in Everett

Job Details: Job Location: Bethany At Silver Lake - Everett, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $38.50 - $48.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Bethany of the Northwest has been a non-profit icon of the healthcare industry in the Everett area for nearly 100 years.

Bethany is seeking a passionate and motivated Social Worker to join our Silver Lake facility team. Come join our family and find out what the “Heart of Bethany” is. Bethany of the Northwest offers a generous benefit package, competitive salary, tuition reimbursement and much more.

Pay Rate: $38.50-48.00 per hour DOE Schedule: Monday to Friday full time Benefits available: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Life Insurance and short-term disability coverage 403b and 403b matching.

EAP Employee assistance program Employee discounts Flexible spending account Paid Sick leave Paid time off 7 Paid holidays plus one personal of your choice Referral program Job

Requirements

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the other members of the interdisciplinary group. Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics and communication patterns.

Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.

Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Provides information to patients. families and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.

Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the illness.

Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotion­al factors related to health problems and issues. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Manager.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities, you may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description Qualifications: Position Qualifications: A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Minimum of one (1) years' experience in a health care setting working directly with residents and families. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.