Behavioral Health Navigator SW MB
Tacoma, WA 
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Posted 12 days ago
Job Description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.


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Position Summary

The Mary Bridge Behavioral Health Navigator-SW is a trainee designated position for individuals who are in the process (LSWAIC) of obtaining clinical licensure (LICSW). All job duties and accountabilities outlined in this job description will be supervised by a Mary Bridge Mental Health Clinician - Social Work II or III. The incumbent is responsible for the mental health assessment of emergency department patients and safety planning with patient and family as well as creating outpatient plans and securing appointments prior to discharge or within 48 hours. Active case management of all aspects of behavioral health needs and services provided for 90 days post-discharge. Intent of position is to reduce emergency department utilization for behavioral health needs.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, and to promote optimal health outcomes, the Behavioral Health Navigator-SW provides support and resources to identify and intervene regarding patient/family needs related to: mental health, trauma, environmental and caregiver safety; child abuse and neglect; trauma; grief and loss; adjustment to injury/illness; food, shelter and other basic needs; education and developmental needs, and parenting resource needs. The Behavioral Health Navigator-SW joins with patients and their families in identifying solutions to problems that serve barriers as to behavioral health management. The Behavioral Health Navigator-SW partners with physicians, schools, law enforcement, Children's Administration, community mental health providers and other service providers in the community to ensure well-coordinated care across the behavioral health care continuum.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed in the state of Washington Licensed Social Worker Associate & Independent Clinical (LSWAIC)
  • Health care industry knowledge preferred
  • Behavioral health experience/knowledge preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

  • Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
  • Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
  • Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
  • Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023
  • Technology: "Most Wired"health caresystem 15 years in a row
  • Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
  • Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $70,325.00 - $102,128.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed .


MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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