Valley Medical Center (VMC) is the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, serving over 600,000 residents. In addition to the hospital, the Medical Center operates a network of more than four dozen primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics throughout Southeast King County.

Located in Renton, Washington, Valley offers medical, surgical and 24-hour emergency care as a Level III Trauma Center. Valley is a regional resource with skilled clinicians across many specialty areas such as: joint replacement and orthopedics, neuroscience, stroke, spine, childbirth and neonatal care, specialized heart and vascular care, cancer treatment and much more.

Interns will gain experience with direct clinical/crisis interventions by conducting SUD and biopsychsocial screenings. Provide transition/discharge planning and case management duties with individuals and families to assist with social, behavioral, and/or financial challenges that are negatively impacting their health and quality of life.

Interns will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team, in a fast-paced environment making referrals to and collaborating with outside agencies for post-acute services.

Interns will gain elementary knowledge about involuntary treatment act (ITA) for behavioral health, and Ricky’s Law (SWMS-Secure Withdrawal Management and Stabilization) for substance abuse detainments in a medical setting.

Interaction with other health entities (health insurance companies, state programs) to navigate organizational functioning and service delivery for individuals to improve access to resources.

Limited, but there's opportunities to share knowledge and to educate about trauma informed care, evidence-based practices, patient/client centered philosophy at a large organization whose priority service is medical focused.

Some experience working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Some knowledge about Medicaid and Medicare insurance coverage.
Seeking interns with strong critical thinking skills, takes initiative, and can work independently.

English required.
Bilingual/multilingual speakers encouraged to apply.

Email resume and cover letter to Sonya.
Sonya Oh, LICSW, SUDP
425-690-6489
Sonya_Oh@valleymed.org