Care Coordination Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 112,295,000 - 184,074,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Social Worker to advocate for patients and families facing complex challenges. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, create care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients with resources to promote well-being.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW and at least 2 years post-MSW experience, with WA licensure upon hire and potential for clinical supervision support.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program and at least 2 years post-MSW experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention.
• Connect clients with community resources and services.
• Advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete billable clinical documentation when appropriate.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Resource coordination

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Job Summary And ResponsibilitiesAs our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

Job Summary And ResponsibilitiesAs our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges. Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources. You\'ll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.

• Providing developmentally appropriate care for all populations served: plan for the safe discharge and continuity of care, recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages, the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill, terminally ill, and vulnerable patients.
• Psychosocial management: crisis intervention; psychosocial assessment/functioning; counseling support and referral; abuse/neglect/trafficking identification, assessment, and referral (partner, child, elder, etc.); family issues affecting care; coping/emotional adjustment; grief/bereavement support (individual and group); adoption, surrogacy, and safe surrender support, management, and resources; health/wellness promotion; substance abuse screening, management, and resources; psychiatric screening, management, and resources; staff support; assessing, addressing, managing, and resources related to social determinants of health (e.g. housing and food insecurity, transportation).
• Patient/Family Care Conferences; Continuity/Transition Management; Community Resource Coordination; advocacy and education.
• Provide support and social work services to outpatients if directed by Care Coordination leaders
• Clinical Supervision: opportunity to support provision of clinical supervision to staff seeking licensure.
• Provide billable clinical services when appropriate and complete related documentation.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and At least 2 Years Post-MSW experience. , upon hire and
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker: WA, upon hire

Preferred

• Minimum 5-Year Post-MSW healthcare experience

Where You\'ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$39.19 - $64.24 /hour