Seattle Indian Health Board Seattle , WA 98113
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: International District
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit
Description
Join Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) for the third year of its 1st Year Social Work Practicum Placement. Our Master of Social Work Student
Generalist Track will be providing case management to our most vulnerable "relatives" (patients) who suffer from severe and/or chronic medical condition(s). In addition to our elite 2nd Year Master in Social Work Behavioral Health
Specialty Track training program, we will continue to offer a 1st Year Master in Social Work Generalist Track. As SIHB continuously strives to promote integrated care, our medical social work students will be housed under our Behavioral Health Social Work training program.
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is actively recruiting MSW students to join our Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team(s). Our Behavioral Health Department
Each of our 1st year social work students will be housed with our two medical care teams and will work directly with medical staff. Student caseloads will be assigned by our medical providers, based on both the medical and environmental needs of a relative. Students will manage a caseload of 10-12 relatives, who suffer from acute and/or chronic medical condition(s). Our 1st year students will join our bi-monthly Behavioral Health didactic trainings (clinical series trainings). Our didactic trainings offer rich information surrounding trauma-informed care when working directly with First Nation and Indigenous Populations. Our training program paired with clinical experience, helps develop and prepare culturally aware social workers.
SIHB has 3 available positions for the 2024-2025 academic year, please note that Native American/Alaska Native preference will apply, but we welcome all applicants.
Qualifications
Position Logistics:
Location: 611 12th Ave S, Seattle WA 98144
Start Date: September 25, 2024, through June 06, 2025
Weekdays: Tuesdays (1st Term) Monday and Tuesdays (2nd and 3rd Term)
Obligation: 8 hrs/wk (1st Term) 16hrs/wk (2nd and 3rd Term) (3 wks off Winter Break/1 wk off Spring Break)
Stipend : $5000.00 per academic year
Clinical Training Offered: 2 hours bi-monthly didactic training
1 hour per week of Individual Field Instructor Supervision (Qualified MSW/SWAICL/LICSW on staff)
0.5 hours weekly
This MSW practicum placement position includes the following duties:
Initial Case Management Assessment
Develop Case Management Plans - to stabilize relatives and/or family systems, in efforts to improve overall outcomes.
Case Management - assist with and/or prepare applications for various programs (examples: unemployment, disability, public assistance, work with DSHS to secure a caregiver), referrals for specialized care/services and/or various community programs, assist individuals with connecting with various support groups, assist with completion of necessary paperwork, etc.
Document all Case Management Progress
Carry a small caseload (10-12 relatives)
Participate in our weekly multi-disciplinary "Case Staffing" meetings (Tuesdays 9:30am-10:00am). Present cases as needed.
Participate in bi-monthly didactic trainings (offered the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 10:00am
In efforts to meet the demands of the population we serve, SIHB is quickly expanding our services to meet the holistic needs of our relatives. The goal of all our Behavioral Health Training program(s) is to offer exceptional relative care. With our innovative ideas
If you are interested in applying for a practicum placement with a progressively integrated health care system, please visit our website at www.sihb.org, and complete an on-line application by February 28, 2024. In addition to the application, we require an updated resume and one letter of recommendation. If selected for a placement you will be required to pass a criminal background check. All other program requirements will be explained during orientation.
Interviews will be held during February and March. Decisions will be made by April 15, 2024.
Contact Information:
Lindsey ArraSmith, MSW, LICSW, SUDP
206-324-9360 ext. 1012 lindseya@sihb.org
Nick Christian, Workforce Development Director
206-324-9360 ext. 1043 nickc@sihb.org
Seattle Indian Health Board