Medical Social Worker, Home Health

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE:

100%

WORK SHIFT

Days

PAY RANGE:

$36.53 - $55.37

UNION:

UFCW 3000-Home Health

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No

On-Call Shifts: No

Premiums:

• Weekend Premium                                                 $4.00/hour

• Lead Premium                                                         $3.25/hour

• Preceptor Pay                                                          $1.00/hour

• Per Diem Premium                                                 15% (on base plus steps, in lieu of benefits)

• Certification Premium                                            $2.00/hour

• Weekend Coordinator Pay (chg)                           5% on regular pay

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for providing assistance to Home Health patients whose psychosocial needs are interfering with or delaying effective treatments provided by the Home Health interdisciplinary team. This position provides case supervision/oversight for the Medical Social Worker Associate (bachelor’s prepared) when there is one on staff. 

EDUCATION

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Home Health experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

• Washington state LICSW or LASW required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 30 days of hire, required.
• Current/valid Washington driver’s license required.
• Current automobile insurance required.
• Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended required.  See HR Policy Driving for OMC Business.

OTHER

• OMHH issued work cell phone provided.
• Computer internet connectivity (OMHH work laptop provided).
• Reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences.  

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.