In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating daily operations associated with medical/mental health social work, counseling and/or related services for the assigned Emergency Department (ED). Work is conducted in accordance with established business objectives, applicable accreditation/regulatory requirements and professional standards for the clinical discipline. An incumbent ensures the delivery of quality and cost-effective patient care, and is also responsible for maintaining optimum staffing levels, supervising the work of professional social work staff, addressing performance management issues and assisting employees in performing professional activities which include assessing and providing support/intervention for the social/emotional needs of patients and their families to facilitate continuity of care and services.

Work requires knowledge of the concepts, professional standards and methodologies applicable to the social work discipline, and of applicable regulatory requirements sufficient to ensure quality and compliant patient care and to exercise judgment and critical thinking in resolving complex issues. Also requires expertise in supervising and evaluating the work of professional staff. Major decisions are subject to the review and approval of higher-level management.

NOTE: Employees assigned to the Emergency Department must meet special requirements as outlined in the Minimum Job Qualifications section.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operations

Staff Supervision and Development

Monitors Compliance

Performance/Quality Improvement

Performs related duties as required.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or related behavioral science field, and FIVE YEARS of directly related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

NOTE: If assigned to the Emergency Department, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements of WAC 388-865-0238 (Definition of a Mental Health Professional) in order to meet the requirements of RCW 71.05 as relates to the provision of Mental Health Evaluations in the Emergency Department.

Licensure/Certification

• Agency Affiliated Counselor or one of the following:

• LICSW – Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
• LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• LASW – Licensed Advanced Social Worker
• Active membership in the National Association of Social Workers is preferred.