About this opportunity
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health lists this Masters Social Worker Navigator opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Masters Social Worker Navigator, you will partner with patients and their support systems to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, interventions, and advocacy so they can successfully navigate the journey and achieve continuity of care.
Everyday you will: Monitor the psychosocial stability of patients, assess readiness for transplant, and serve as a vital link between the clinical transplant team and the patient's home/community environment. You will be expected to: Perform thorough psychosocial evaluations for potential donors and recipients, document interventions in accordance with regulatory standards, and provide crisis intervention and resource coordination in a compassionate, culturally competent, and tactful manner. This position is federally mandated by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) for Medicare-certified solid organ transplant programs, ensuring that our patients receive the holistic support necessary for successful long-term outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong background in clinical social work, excellent crisis management skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the psychosocial complexities inherent in organ transplantation.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family therapy or related field
Required Licensure and Certifications Preferred Licensure and Certification
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Working knowledge of individual and family dynamics and the ability to perform psycho/social assessments.
Understanding of systems and how to work within systems.
Understanding of the impact and implications of disease and the course of the disease.
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Pay Range
$45.81 - $70.97 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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