Care Coordination Master Social Worker

VMFH Division Support Services; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, offer counseling and crisis intervention to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

You will advocate for clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, connect clients to community resources, and support discharge planning, continuity of care, and transitions across the Puget Sound region.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work (MSW) and 1-year post-MSW clinical/medical experience, upon hire.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (WA) upon hire.
• Licensed Advanced Social Worker (WA) upon hire.
• Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (WA) upon hire.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (WA) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
• Offer counseling and crisis intervention.
• Advocate for clients and connect to community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support.
• Support discharge planning and continuity/transition management.
• Coordinate community resources and family conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (WA)

Licensed Advanced Social Worker (WA)

Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (WA)

Licensed Master Social Worker (WA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As 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.
• Advocacy and education.
• Psychosocial management
• Patient/Family Care Conferences
• Continuity/Transition Management
• Community Resource Coordination

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other Social Work and 1-Year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting, upon hire and
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: WA, upon hire or
• Licensed Advanced Social Worker: WA, upon hire or
• Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced:WA, upon hire or
• Master Social Worker: WA, upon hire

Preferred

• Minimum 3-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.