Social Worker, Lourdes Physician Practices Clinic Overhead
Job Type: Full Time
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lourdes Health is a spiritually centered, state-of-the-art health care network that continues to respond to our calling. We believe that health care should be effective, safe and available to all people.
Where We Are:
Pasco isn’t your average town — here you’ll find an eclectic mix of urban and farm culture and there’s always an event or outdoor activity. From festivals to farmers markets, there is something of interest taking place in historic downtown Pasco.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary:
The Social Worker is a non-exempt position that reports to the Supervisor of Social Work. This role requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, especially in a stressful environment where prompt and appropriate action is necessary. The essential functions of the position include conducting interviews and assessments of patients, as well as their families, caregivers, and/or legal representatives. The Social Worker determines, prioritizes, provides, and arranges necessary internal and external services and interventions. Additionally, the role involves participating in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress, consulting with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and ensure compliance with the patient’s treatment plan. The Social Worker also assists with discharge planning and processes, identifying appropriate resources such as transportation, housing, healthcare, and social or spiritual services, and providing referrals as part of the discharge plan. Furthermore, the Social Worker assesses and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. The role also includes supervising and training new staff, students, and interns, while providing individual, family, and group therapy as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Masters Preferred
- Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Washington CSW, LPCA, or LCSW required within six months of hire date.
- Handle With Care (HWC) within 30 days of hire date
EEOC Statement:
Lourdes Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
