Social Services Specialist - PBMU

Overview

Per diem 48 hours in a 6-week period minimum. Under general supervision, provides assistance to mental health therapists, case managers, and other hospital personnel in provision of direct services to patients. Plays a key role in assessing patient's post hospital care / continuity of care needs and connecting patients/families with community resources. In collaboration with clinical teams, assumes responsibility for the provision of concrete resources such as housing, transportation, food assistance, etc.

Acts as a content expert in community resources and services to support patients, families, and the larger organization.

• Assist mental health therapists, case managers, and other hospital personnel in the provision of direct services to patients under general supervision.
• Assess patients’ post-hospital care / continuity of care needs and connect patients and families with community resources.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to provide concrete resources such as housing, transportation, food assistance, etc.
• Serve as a content expert in community resources and services to support patients, families, and the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science or a related field.
• Experience working with families with medically or behaviorally complex needs.

• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration in Washington State within 6 months of employment.
• Registration as a Nursing Assistant in Washington State within 4 months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Safety Care certification (internal training) required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.

• Experience working with children or adolescents in group settings.
• Working knowledge of entitlement programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability, WA State DSHS benefits/programs, etc.

$32.07 - $48.11 per hour

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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