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Overlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Social Worker to work in a fast past Emergency Department! Social Worker responsibilities include: conducting assessments for mental health, substance use disorder, domestic violence, abuse and neglect, and for other psychosocial issues, providing clinical interventions, and coordinating with community providers for appropriate dispositions, which may include voluntary psychiatric admissions, involuntary psychiatric admissions, safety planning, SUD treatment, providing resources and referrals, or other dispositions based on the patient's needs.

Per Diem

10 hours shifts

Qualifications for Social Worker:

• Master's degree in social work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required. 

• Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington:  Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC), Social Work Associate Advanced (SWAA), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFTA), Mental Health Counselor Associate (MHCA), or Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).

• Minimum one year of experience preferred.

• Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues.  Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications for Social Worker II:

• Master's degree in social work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required.

• Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington:  Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

• Minimum two years of experience required.

• Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues.  Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferred.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching up to 7% with company match 100% vested. Pre-tax and Roth after tax deductions are available.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.