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Job Summary Come join us and be a part of an exciting program! Building on 10 years of success with Bellevue Fire CARES, we are expanding our crisis response program in the City of Bellevue.

We are looking for Crisis Response Social Workers to be a part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team to respond to 911 calls for people in crisis.

You will directly accompany emergency medical responders and / or law enforcement on scene to assist individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, homelessness, domestic violence and other crises.

Your duties include considerable public contact and are intended to bridge the gap between emergency medical response and / or law enforcement and the social needs of people within this population.

Learn more : https : / / bellevuewa.gov / city-government / departments / fire / medical / fire-cares

Schedule : Swing shift - 3PM to 2AMincluding weekends, and holidays Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Respond with fire and policepersonnel to individuals in crisis including, behavioral health, substance use, homelessness, self-neglect, domestic violence and hoarding.

Evaluate mental health status and make DCR referrals, when appropriate.

Cultivate contacts and establish and maintain positive, effective, collaborative working relationships with Bellevue Fire and Police Department personnel, other law enforcement agencies, other emergency medical response agencies, court system, community leaders, federal, state, regional and local agencies, homeless shelters, area community service and faith-based groups, staff of state and local hospitals and health professionals in an effort to care for and assist chronic utilizers and other individuals in need of social services.

Establish and maintain rapport with the individuals served.

Provide information, consultation and referral. Respond to requests for information about available services for homelessness,behavioralhealth, substance useand other human and social service needs.

Promote best practices in engagement approaches, support systems and interventions. Meet with and interview contacts, families and other care providers to assess needs and eligibility for services.

Advocate needs of individuals within and outside system; liaise between individuals, caregivers and service providers. Provide client-level and system-wide troubleshooting and advocacy.

Follow-up with identified individuals in an effort to bridge gaps between emergency medical responders and / or police and social services.

Consult with other agency professionals on difficult cases.

Work effectively within law enforcement andfire departmentenvironment and, which includes exposure to high stress, rapidly evolving incidents, public safety culture and norms.

Prepare memos, correspondence, records, case notes and reports related to social service activities.

Work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Modern office practices and computer applications including spreadsheets, databases and statistics.

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members, other departments and city staff, city officials and the public.

Proficient research, statistical and analytical skills.

Work effectively in team environments.

Express ideas and recommendations clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

View and address the total spectrum of service needs.

Exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgement, problem solving and decision making within the scope of assigned authority.

Effectively identify and resolve conflict.

Maintain detailed records and prepare clear, concise written reports.

Support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace and the community.

Education and Experience :

A Master's degree in Social Work required.

Two years of experience working from a trauma-informed approach with individuals with significant mental health and substance usedisorders or in a Mobile Integrated Health Program.

Licenses and Other Requirements :

Current Washington State Driver’s License is required.

Associate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and / or carry up to 20 pounds.

Hiring Process : This hiring process will be used to fill multiple vacancies. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications.

We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics.

• To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
• For further information about this position, please contact Natasha Grossman, [email protected]

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision.

The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is : exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation.

You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world.

Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team!

WHO is Sound Generations?

We are a comprehensive non-profit organization that serves older adults and people with disabilities in King County. Our mission is to partner with older adults to provide accessible and inclusive services so they can age their way.

We are currently seeking a licensed mental health professional for the Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (GRAT) , which serves adults 55 years and older in King County who are isolated and escalating toward crisis due to behavioral health or cognitive issues.

The program offers in-person outreach, biopsychosocial assessment, and short-term intervention with the goal of stabilizing clients in their homes, supporting autonomy, and preventing crisis.

Our clinicians collaborate with clients to develop a course of action that will align with their priorities while also addressing safety concerns.

We recognize the diversity of elders and communities in King County as well as the barriers that many face due to institutional oppression, so we work with language services and community-based organizations to connect clients with culturally responsive services.

Consequently, we seek candidates who have a high level of cultural intelligence and humility, who draw from relevant experience outside of professional roles, and demonstrate a commitment to social justice.

Pay Rate : $71,000 - $77,000 per year.

Work Schedule : Monday Through Friday, 40 hours per week

Benefits :

• Great Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance coverage.
• Employer paid 401k plan.
• 3 weeks paid vacation. Plus, paid sick leave, 2 personal days and 10 paid holidays.
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter benefits and more!

Responsibilities :

• Initiate home visits with client.
• Engage client to identify needs through in-depth assessment utilizing evidence-based tools, considering cognitive, behavioral, social, and functional aspects.
• Investigate complex psycho-social situations with collateral contacts, environmental observations, and when possible, review of prior attempts to engage client.
• Develop and implement strengths-based care plan with client.
• Mobilize clients' families and support circles to respond to client needs.
• Facilitate referrals to community programs, advocating for needed services and follow up.
• Seek and integrate cultural guidance from diverse community members / agencies about how to best serve individual clients.
• Enact crisis intervention strategies and refer to health care providers, APS, DCR’s, and / or law enforcement. Report suspicions of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or fraud as a Mandatory Reporter to appropriate state or local authority and notify supervisor.

Comply with other related laws, organization policies, and program procedures.

• Advance care plans, track progress, and close contact when interventions are substantively accomplished.
• Participate in team meetings to review assessments and interventions in case conference, to further strategize, collaborate, and confer with multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of Sound Generations and applicable governing agencies.
• Assist Supervisor with program planning, operations development, and community outreach.
• Provide observations related to programmatic development to Supervisor.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), or other equivalent mental health counselor license.
• Experience performing psychosocial, psychiatric, and substance use assessments, and developing interventions relevant to risk, with older adult population.
• Minimum one (1) year of professional experience working with older adults and / or individuals with cognitive or behavior issues, or comparable human services experience.

Sound Generations is an equal opportunity employer, and we value our diverse workforce. We welcome everyone who is interested in serving our local communities.

Please contact our HR Team at [email protected] for help with accommodations or if you have any questions.

HOW do I Apply?

Please visit : https : / / soundgenerations.org / careers /

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$34.00 per hour Great benefits!

Era Living is seeking a part-time Social Worker / Counselor to become the newest member of our Social Services team at Lakeshore in Renton, WA.

Flexible 3-days schedule.

Competitive Compensation / Benefits Package Includes :

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• 1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start
• Double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs

Primary Responsibilities :

As our new Counselor / Social Worker you will lead a wide-range of groups and workshops, and provide general advocacy and social service support within our state of the art retirement settings.

This role provides professional social work / counseling and support to our residents assigned populations of seniors and their families, working within the context of a community based interdisciplinary team, including individual, couple, family and group counseling, outplacement / transition services as required.

• Lead or co-lead support and / or psycho-educational groups
• Provide behavioral interventions and develop behavioral treatment plans and related staff training
• Produce written psycho-social assessment for residents
• Establish treatment plans for residents
• Assume supervision of social work or other counseling discipline graduate student(s) as requested
• Take on-call assignments for active Almost Like Family resident clients
• Work within context of multidisciplinary team, integrating social work treatment goals within larger community multidisciplinary plans for specified residents

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Working knowledge of clinical counseling theory(ies), particularly in relation to working with senior population
• Ability to conduct psycho-social assessments
• Ability to establish professional, clinically sound treatment plans
• Ability to lead and / or facilitate support, psycho-educational and clinical counseling groups
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience :

• Master of Social Work Degree or equivalent, required
• Associate Licensure, required
• Washington State Social Work or Counselor Licensure, preferred
• Minimum of two years Senior Living industry clinical experience, preferred

About Era Living :

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living has been voted #4 Best Place to Work in Seattle 2017 (CityVoter’s) and Top 5 BEST Places to Work in 2014 & 2015 (King5 Best of Western Washington!).

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Position Summary :

The Social Worker I provides advanced biopsychosocial assessment, support, longitudinal care coordination and resource facilitation within an integrated interdisciplinary primary care team and provides peer and care team guidance as needed.

The Social Worker I evaluates, engages, and serves a diverse population of patients with complex medical, behavioral health and social needs utilizing best practices, data, and continuous process improvement to provide the most equitable individualized care possible.

This is an entry-level Social Work position with advancement opportunities. Clinical social work supervision is offered if needed! Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Your contribution to the team includes :

Provide advanced biopsychosocial evaluation, assessment, triage, referral, and support to patients with complex medical, behavioral health and social needs by actively partnering with interdisciplinary care teams, focusing on overcoming social drivers of health and improving health equity.

Develop, maintain, and advance individualized care plans with patients, focusing on individuals at high risk for poor health outcomes or avoidable high-cost care and actively facilitating achievement of health and wellness goals.

Provide intake, longitudinal care management, and Social Work support to identified patients including behavioral health treatment planning, crisis intervention, transition of care support, resource navigation, community resource procurement, care coordination, emotional and short-term behavioral health support.

Evaluate acuity of needs and assist patients in overcoming barriers to optimal health and wellness, promoting graduation from care coordination when appropriate and maintaining appropriate patient panel size.

Provide advanced assessment and coordination of care for patients with complex behavioral health conditions or significant social challenges.

Act as team and organizational resource providing Social Work expertise and perspective. Assist Supervisor with training and onboarding of peers, including mentoring and precepting.

Actively maintain engaged patient panel utilizing proactive person-centered techniques and approaches such as critical thinking, motivational interviewing, case finding, SMART goal setting, health coaching, patient-empowerment, relationship-building and proactive independent collaboration.

Work to improve health equity by identifying opportunities for system improvement, advocating for and implementing person-centered approaches to care.

Be committed to a continuous learning environment where programmatic goals will shift based on the healthcare environment, requiring flexibility and prioritization.

Provide advanced care coordination and Social Work support for patients in various programs including pilot projects, grant-funded initiatives or other populations as identified in collaboration with leadership.

Travel to various locations including clinic, community, and home visits to provide care and support as needed.

Actively partner with care team members to provide advanced psychosocial support and Social Work expertise especially for situations involving domestic violence, homelessness, trauma, substance use, crisis intervention, complex family dynamics, newly arrived refugees and other complex social or behavioral health situations.

Promote patient self-management, self-determination, and person-centered care. Facilitate care conferences, identify needs, and connect to other interdisciplinary team members or specialties to support high quality patient care.

Contribute to various practice and workforce development activities. Deliver presentations, education, and trainings as appropriate.

Assist leadership with various duties such as : presentations, projects, research, program analysis, peer support, report facilitation, day to day operations.

Provide peer support and case consultation. Support the review and updating of workflows or processes to ensure patient and staff safety.

Effectively collaborate and establish new relationships with community partners and external organizations to promote health, wellness, effective coping and disease management of designated patient populations.

Foster efficient delivery of care and services by assuring that effective communication exists between patients, their support system, and care teams.

Respond to patient and care team requests promptly.

Utilize the biopsychosocial perspective to administer and interpret screenings and assessments. Provide peer support and referrals for various risk factors or conditions to help guide and inform care plan and care support interventions or approaches such as PRAPARE, PHQ-9, GAD-7, KATZ, or PAM.

Administer additional or advanced assessments as clinically appropriate. Assist with identification, evaluation, and implementation of new screening and assessment tools.

For patients eligible for specific programs through their insurance carrier or public or private funders, including Health Homes or Medicaid, provide care and services in line with the requirements of the managed care organization, external entity, or funder.

Complete any payer contract requirements including verification of patient eligibility, coordination of appointments, attending required trainings, administering and documenting screenings within required timeframes.

Utilize patient-engagement skills to positively impact quality metrics, program, and clinical outcomes with designated patients.

Be accountable for improving health outcomes, utilization rates, patient satisfaction, and self-sufficiency for a defined population of patients in alignment with evolving organization and population health goals for people with complex health and social situations.

• Maintain professional relationships and boundaries while supporting patients, families or caregivers with empathy, compassion and cultural congruence and maintaining respect for confidentiality, privacy, and mandated reporting.
• Identify and take appropriate action on patient safety situations, including assessing and facilitating patient safety planning, referrals and connections utilizing HealthPoint safety protocols, state and local guidelines.

Utilize clinical judgment and leadership support to facilitate appropriate connection to direct care for patients in crisis when indicated.

Maintain active patient engagement of appropriate caseload utilizing person-centered SMART goal setting, achievement, and individualized care coordination.

Provide case consultation to HealthPoint colleagues for complex patient situations. Routinely reassess progress towards these goals, provide support to beneficiaries, and document accordingly in all necessary electronic systems.

• Effectively assess and utilize appropriate communication modalities to maintain consistent and timely connection with patients, families and care team members including phone calls, video visits, clinic or home visits, and electronic communications as appropriate.
• Act as a change agent to address health disparities, increase health equity and advocate for person-centered approaches to care.
• Identify opportunities and lead initiatives in population health approaches to patient care and support. Engage in data analysis and contribute to understanding health and social outcomes for patients, communities and within the care team.

Perform analysis of situations, workflows, and outcomes as appropriate.

Document appropriately and timely in electronic medical record, databases, and other electronic systems as indicated. Demonstrate efficient and effective approaches to managing workload.

Must have’s you’ll need to be successful :

• Master’s Degree in Social Work and at least one (1) years of relevant work or clinical experience.
• Previous experience in a clinic or hospital setting, working with vulnerable populations, behavioral health or community health required.
• Bilingual language proficiency preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record determined by HealthPoint’s insurance carrier.

Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is required, prior to start. All new employees are also required to show proof of immunizations and / or immunity to MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Annual Influenza, and TB QuantiFERON Gold Titer.

Additionally, if you work in a HealthPoint clinic, Tdap (within last 10 years) is required. Hepatitis B. is required for clinical employees with potential exposure to blood / blood products.

All immunizations are a condition of employment. Upon hire, employees must provide proof of their immunizations and / or immune titer results prior to starting or no later than their fifth (5) business day of employment.

Where to gather your records :

• If you received immunizations in Washington, Arizona, Louisiana, Maryland or West Virginia, you may visit to create an account and retain proof of your medical records for the immunity / immunization requirements.
• If records do not show any data, please seek guidance from your provider for further assistance.

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families / dependents
• HSA, FSA plans
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• PTO Plan for full-time benefited and part-time benefited employees. years of service accrual of hours per pay period. (pro-rated accruals for part-time benefited employees)
• Extended Illness Time Away of 40 hours (pro-rated for part-time benefited employees)
• 8 holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Compassion Time Away up to 40 hours
• Opportunity Time Off (extended time off for staff to invest in themselves) up to 8 weeks
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Voluntary plans at a discount, such as life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, identity theft insurance, and pet insurance.
• Third Party Perks Discounted Movie Tickets, Travel, Hotels, and more
• Development and Growth Opportunities

Description

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Social Worker to support multiple units in a part-time, variable position.

Purpose

The Social Worker is responsible to the Social Services Manager for social work intake and patient advocacy services and for coordinating social services with physicians, NKC personnel, patients, families, and other organizations.

This position is responsible for patient education and counseling, and for performing relief and / or project duties, when required.

The Social Worker is part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), and is responsible for providing each patient with an individualized comprehensive assessment of his or her social service needs, and developing a plan of care in accordance with the ESRD Conditions of Coverage.

Shift : Per diem, Variable schedule

Required qualifications

• MSW degree
• Current WA Social Worker License
• Valid Washington Drivers license, reliable transportation and car insurance

Preferred qualifications

Previous medical social work experience

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Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE) :

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans through Kaiser Permanente (PPO, HMO & HDHP)
• Delta Dental
• Vision Services Plan
• 401 Retirement match and discretionary match
• Disability benefits such as Short-term & Long-term Plans
• Life & AD&D Plans
• Educational Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Transit Subsidy

Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 20 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program.

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work.

We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation.

Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

Northwest Kidney Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetics or veteran status.

Please note : Northwest Kidney Centers is obligated to adhere to Proclamation 24- 14.1 requiring healthcare workers in the State of Washington to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to work in a healthcare facility.

Northwest Kidney Centers fully supports this requirement in order to prevent and reduce the spread of Covid-19 to patients and employees.

All new staff will need to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination to NKC Employee Health prior to their first day . Medical or Religious exemptions may be accommodated depending on the role.

For exemption information,