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Social Worker - Psychiatry in Olympia Washington United States

Last updated on May 24 2012

Title: Social Worker - Psychiatry
Location: Washington-Olympia
Providence is calling a Psychiatric Social Worker (MSW) to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.

We are seeking a compassionate and caring individual to facilitate communication between health care teams and patients and their families.

In this position you will:
* Coordinate the care for complex patients from pre-admission to immediate post-discharge
* Facilitate coordination and communication between all members of the health care team, patient, and family.
* Function as part of a professional care coordination team of nurses and social workers and other clinicians to provide skilled psychosocial services to patients and their families
* Facilitate group therapy sessions

Required qualifications for this position include:
* Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work
* Current Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker certification in Washington State
* Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
* Prior social work experience in a hospital, hospice or palliative care setting
* Ability to read, write and speak English

About the hospital you will serve.
Providence St. Peter Hospital is a 390-bed, not-for-profit regional teaching hospital. Located in Olympia, WA, St. Peter offers comprehensive rehabilitation, medical, surgical and behavioral health services. We have been ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and as one of 10 premier healthcare employers in the nation and have recently achieved the coveted Magnet®" recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center®. Our hospital rests on a 173-acre campus, much of which includes natural forest and preserved wetlands that maintain a healing environment for patients and staff.

Job: Mental/Behavioral Health

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