Associate Director - Social Work - Inpatient and Bed Readiness Program (100% Fte, Days)

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Req #: 247416

Department: HARBORVIEW - SOCIAL WORK

Posting Date: 07/08/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $12,000-$15,000 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (

Harborview Medical Center – Social Work

has an outstanding opportunity for a

Associate Director - Social Work - Inpatient and Bed-Readiness Program.

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WORK SCHEDULE

Full-Time / 40 hours per week

Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Be responsible for 24/7 operations of the assigned Social Work areas at Harborview Medical Center

This position assumes the day-to-day accountability and responsibility for case management support for the departments and for the collaboration with other clinical disciplines to assess and address patient needs and potential discharge barriers

The position interfaces with DSHS, community providers and external vendors for contracted services

Support the advancement of healthcare practices across the medical center emphasizing service excellence, patient safety, staff safety, and organizational integration.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for effective fiscal management of the Social Work Department. Prepare annual budget and develop strategic department goals incorporating Harborview Medical Center goals and departmental goals as well as teaching and research initiatives.

Select, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate staff to ensure maximum utilization of individuals and group capabilities while providing service to internal and external customers

Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines such as the CMS, DOH, and JCAHO that impact the procedure areas and ensures that Harborview Medical Center is in compliance.

Participate in hospital-wide and interdisciplinary committees.

Represent the Department of Social Work's position in Joint Labor Management meetings, collective bargaining, and employee disciplinary activity including grievances, arbitration, and any other union-related activities.

Strong candidates will have a demonstrated record of program development and personnel management, administrative experience in an academic medical center and effective management of social work staff in hospital/ambulatory care operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and be proficient at motivating and leading large groups of people at all levels of the organization, accomplished at leading change, coaching and counseling, workshop and meeting facilitation, skilled in data analysis and interpretation, excels at creating a professional practice environment for the advancement of the social work programs and ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, program development/planning budgetary responsibilities and personnel management. This position is responsible for directing multiple projects simultaneously.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) within the State of Washington. Minimum 6-8 years of experience in healthcare operations management at a large academic medical center. Successful track record of effective management/leadership and program management skills ad demonstrated staff development skills. Proficient in Windows-based computer applications and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be self-directed and ability to multi-task efficiently and have excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of clinical protocols and practices is required.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Seniority level Seniority level Director

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Other

Industries Higher Education

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