Social Worker BSW jobs in Yakima, WA

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Social Worker
  • Confluence Health
  • Wenatchee, WA FULL_TIME
  • Salary Range

    $32.36 - $50.64
    Overview

    Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

     

    Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
    • CH Wellness Program
    • Paid Time Off
    • Generous Retirement Plans
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Gym Membership Discount
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Shift Differential

    For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!


    Summary

    Under the general supervision of the Care Management Director, acts as Social Worker Associate for hospital patients. Works in a team environment to collaborate, coordinate, and negotiate, to procure services and resources for acute care patients. The RN Case Manager will monitor the clinical care. Communication among team members occurs at least daily and more frequently for the complex patient or plan.

     

    The Social Worker is flexible in assignment and hours so as to meet the needs of the department. The Social Worker is on-site and shares a weekend and holiday rotation with other staff.

     

    Position Reports To: Care Management Director


    Essential Functions

    1. Performs responsibilities in alignment with organizational mission and values.
      • Provides services to specific patient populations including initial assessment and evaluation, care plan development, and risk assessment; provides appropriate interventions; coordinates referrals; and facilitates transfers/discharges to meet patient care needs.
      • Functions within scope of practice and keeps current with the legal aspects of social services and licensure.
      • Demonstrates standards of behaviors throughout all interactions and maintains the dignity of those with whom interacting.
      • Maintains business demeanor and personal attire to reflect Confluence Health values.
      • Participates in lean project work and seeks opportunity to improve processes to achieve standard work and quality care.
      • Respects organizational, regulatory and national/regional standards, policies and procedures.
      • Responds timely and courteously to referrals, inquiries and requests.
      • Assists team members without prompting.
      • Maintains professional licensure for social work.
      • Addresses interpersonal issues, stressful situations, and conflict professionally and timely.
      • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment.
      • Confers with assigned mentor when needed.
    2. Assessment and Planning: As part of Care Management Team assesses patients within identified case load to develop a comprehensive plan that will address those needs.
      • Collaborates with the RN Case Manager and general nursing staff to identify patients with complex social or supportive needs, including, but not limited to psychiatric diagnosis or behaviors, substance abuse, homelessness, new diagnosis of cancer or other life altering disease, or protective service situations.
      • Collaborates with Case Manager RN, nursing staff, physician, other disciplines as indicated, to facilitate a plan of care related to discharge planning and psychosocial needs, defining an action plan and identifying each team members’ responsibilities in the plan.
      • Identifies patient/family/significant other’s ability to participate in the plan and establishes strategies to overcome barriers identified.
      • Accurately identifies high risk factors such as family dysfunction, impaired coping, financial concerns, regulatory factors that might limit effective participation in planning and decision-making.
      • Conducts necessary conferences as soon as possible, in collaboration with the RN Case Manager, when family presents barriers to discharge.
      • Performs psychosocial assessments that are consistently comprehensive and reflect early identification of complex problems or changes in condition that would necessitate revisions to the plan for psychosocial management or disposition.
      • Monitors effectiveness of the plan and makes changes as needed.
      • Anticipates conflict or volatile situations and works to diffuse these situations quickly and proactively.
    3. Coordination and Implementation
      • Communicates with patient’s family and involved physician(s) and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize plan for discharge/disposition.
      • Assures seamless transitions for the patient/family across the continuum of care by establishing appropriate plans and assuring complete and accurate communication prior to discharge/transfer.
      • Demonstrates knowledge of available resources available and uses them effectively to support the patient during the episode of care and in discharge preparations.
      • Prioritizes patients effectively in order to achieve timely and appropriate patient interventions.
      • Provides short term counseling to help make decisions about specific problems or crisis intervention with sudden, unexpected patient or family problems.
      • Is knowledgeable about entitlement programs and assists patients as needed to facilitate plan.
    4. Monitoring and Evaluation – Analyzes outcomes, patterns, and trends.
      • Identifies trends in psychosocial or discharge planning management for populations of patients and works with nursing and physician to establish standardized options for psychosocial intervention.
      • Monitors and applies federal and state regulations effectively.
      • Participates in reporting to DSHS/appropriate agency identified abuse, neglect, exploitation per mandatory reporting laws.
      • Monitors and reports to Director administrative issues that may affect reimbursement or increased length of stay.
      • Updates LOS tracking log regarding patient’s clinical and disposition status.
    5. Communication – Demonstrates effective communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
      • Advocates for the patient for additional resources if gaps exist.
      • Fosters cordial, positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients, family members, physicians, staff, community agencies, insurance companies and peers.
      • Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement.
      • Completes Psychosocial/Initial Assessment as appropriate.
      • Completes progress notes in patient’s EMR when interaction is finished.
      • Documents patient/family interactions accurately and completely.
      • Approaches physician during rounds to discuss plan, obtain input and address concerns about patient needs and care.
      • Communicates patient hand-off to team members providing detailed patient information.
    6. MSW Practice Development
      • If needed, works on obtaining and following requirements for the Advanced Associates or Advanced Independent Clinical Social Work License.
      • Dialogues with social work colleagues regarding complex patients to validate judgment on care plan and interventions integrating feedback received.
      • Demonstrates full knowledge of the NASW Code of Ethics and practices within the identified framework.
      • Demonstrates independent learning through use of outside resources to augment hospital experience, completing all CEUs.
      • Shares new information with colleagues and engages in discussions regarding patient advocacy, social issues and new social policy.
    7. The OB/Pediatrics/Nursery - exhibits the following competencies:
      • Assists patients to develop birth plan and a referral to an adoption agency of choice.
      • Counsels patient in the event of fetal demise.
      • Coordinates adoption planning with non-state involved adoption.
      • Follows the CWH Policy for Relinquishment of Newborns.
      • Creates a Home Safety Plan as needed.
      • Coordinates with Child Protective Services.
    8. Functions as part of the ED Health care Team in determining a safe discharge plan for identified patients.
      • Understands and respects EMTALA.
      • Sets up safety nets for patient with community resources such as Home Health Services, Aging and Adult Care.
      • Confers with the patient’s primary care physician as needed re: behavioral health/substance abuse issues.
      • Develops or follows (EDIE) patient-specific care plan for patients inappropriately using the ED.
      • Refers ED team to written patient-specific plan when patient presents.
    9. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
    10. Other duties as assigned.

    Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.


    Position Requirements

    Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.


    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Master’s in Social Work.
    • Ability to obtain either Social Work Associate Independent Clinical License or Social Work Associate Advanced License within 90 days of employment.
    • Licensure as LICSW or LASW within 6 years of employment.
    • Ability to obtain certification in BLS, and recertification.
    • Demonstrates flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations.
    • Demonstrates diplomacy, negotiation skills, and good customer relations.
    • Ability to prioritize assignments and effective time-management skills.
    • Basic knowledge of clinical and psychosocial aspects of patient care.
    • Ability to present a professional presence and appearance.
    • Must be detail oriented, flexible, and committed to patient advocacy.
    • Demonstrates skills in planning, organizing, and managing multiple functions and complex processes.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
    • Basic computer skills.

    Desired:

    • One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with patients or residents.
    • LICSW or LASW Licensure.
    • Knowledge of local area resources and referrals.

    Physical/Sensory Demands

    O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
    F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
    C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

     

    Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

    • Walking - C
    • Sitting/Standing - O
    • Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
    • Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
    • Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
    • Climbing - Not specified
    • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
    • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
    • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - Not specified
    • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
    • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
    • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - Not specified
    • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
    • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
    • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - Not specified
    • Crawling/Kneeling - O
    • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
    • Twisting/Turning - O
    • Repetitive Movement - F

    Working Conditions:

    • Not Specified

    Job Classification:

    • FLSA: Non-exempt
    • Hourly/Salary: Hourly

    Physical Exposures For This Position:

    • Unprotected Heights - No
    • Heat - No
    • Cold - No
    • Mechanical Hazards - No
    • Hazardous Substances - No
    • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
    • Lighting - Yes
    • Noise - No
    • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
    • Infectious Diseases - Yes
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1
  • GOLDENDALE, WA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Klickitat Valley Health - GOLDENDALE, WA Position Type: Full Time 40 hours/wk Salary Range: $32.44 - $46.26 Salary Job Shift: Days 8 hr Shift DescriptionAre you a dedicated L...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Clinical Social Worker (MSW)
  • DAVITA
  • Zillah, WA FULL_TIME
  • 823 Zillah West Rd #300, Zillah, Washington, 98953, United States of America (MSW Required) Dialysis Social Worker Be different. Do what you love. Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Social Worker II-NakNuWeSHa
  • Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
  • Toppenish, WA FULL_TIME
  • ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Announcement # 2024-027 Issue Date: 03-26-24 Closing Date: 04-08-24 Social Worker II Nak Nu We Sha Department of Human Services Hourly Wage: $21.11-$23.75/Regular/Ful...
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Hospice Social Worker
  • MultiCare Health System
  • Yakima, WA FULL_TIME
  • You Belong Here.At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for...
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Social Worker - Yakima
  • Casey Family Programs
  • Yakima, WA FULL_TIME
  • Casey Family Programs, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,098 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Yakima, WA
  • LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington. Job Descript...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool
  • MultiCare Health System
  • Yakima, WA
  • You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health car...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapist - Remote or Hybrid
  • COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE
  • Yakima, WA
  • Job Details Job Location Yakima - Yakima, WA Remote Type Fully Remote Position Type Full Time Education Level Master's d...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,314 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Yakima, WA
  • LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington. Job Des...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Consultant
  • Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic
  • Yakima, WA
  • Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic Location Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic City Yakima Employment duration: Full time Exempt Sta...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,094 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Yakima, WA
  • LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington. Job Descript...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,242 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Yakima, WA
  • LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington. Job Descript...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
  • Prestige Care - Kittitas Post Acute
  • Ellensburg, WA
  • $7,500 Sign-on Bonus for full time roles! Looking for flexible LPN staff to join our team! Full Time, Part Time, and PRN...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produc...
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Income Estimation for Social Worker BSW jobs
$59,119 to $73,608
Yakima, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago