Social Worker

Position Summary

The Social Worker provides discharge planning, family liaison, and community-transition services for residents detained under 90-day and 180-day involuntary civil commitment orders (RCW 71.05), working as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This is a full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate comprehensive discharge planning on the day of a resident's admission, collaborating with the resident, family, and outpatient providers.
• Coordinate the transition of medical and therapeutic care, scheduling outpatient follow-up appointments to occur within seven (7) days of discharge.
• Serve as the primary liaison for family members, legal guardians, courts, and designated state case managers, documenting all contacts in the electronic health record.
• Assist residents in navigating community housing, financial assistance, and vocational resources prior to their scheduled discharge.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, probable cause hearings, and commitment review hearings as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation consistent with WAC 246-341 behavioral health agency standards.

Minimum Qualifications — Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work required; Master's degree and clinical licensure preferred. Prior experience in discharge planning, case management, or behavioral health services strongly preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Social Worker Associate (LSWAIC) in Washington State.
• Clearance of a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check per chapter 43.43 RCW.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating discharge and community transition services for individuals involved in the civil commitment system.
• Bilingual (Spanish or another language relevant to the served population) is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment Primarily office- and unit-based work within a secure facility; requires the ability to move throughout the facility and, at times, travel locally for court hearings or community coordination; may involve exposure to unpredictable or aggressive behavior.

Pay: $40.00 - $66.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person