Care Coordination Master Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Masters Social Worker to advocate for patients and families in the hospital and emergency department settings. You will perform social work assessments, crisis interventions, and coordinate post-acute placements with community resources to ensure safe discharges and ongoing support.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, state licensure or eligibility, and strong interpersonal skills to guide patients through complex care planning and referrals.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed Social Worker credentials (LSWAIC/ASWA/BSW/LICSW) may be required or preferred.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work assessments and interventions for hospitalized and emergency department patients.
• Conduct crisis intervention and patient/family support.
• Coordinate post-acute placement and connect with community resources.
• Arrange patient/family meetings with health care team.
• Educate staff and families on care planning and resources.
• Identify risks and refer for services as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Education

MSW accredited program

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.

The Masters Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The functions of the Masters Social Worker include: crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high-risk screening, brief counseling, referrals for financial or other identified resource needs, arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed, arrange post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, patient/family self-care management, patient/family management education
• Bioethics referrals and management
• Physician, staff and community education
• Case/care management/coordination education and training
• Risk management identification and referral

Job Requirements

• Masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• 1-year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting
• Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC), Licensed Advanced Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced, Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor

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.

Pay Range

$38.21 - $61.85 /hour