Hospital Care Coordination MSW: Advocate & Discharge

CommonSpirit Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Masters Social Worker (MSW) to advocate for patients and families facing complex challenges. You will perform social work assessments, crisis interventions, and coordinate post-acute placements for high-risk cases in hospital and emergency settings.

The role requires licensure in social work and experience in clinical or medical settings, with a focus on advocacy, family education, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure safe, continuous care.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensure options include LSWAIC, Licensed Advanced Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced, or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Perform social work assessments and interventions for hospitalized and ED patients.
• Provide crisis intervention, patient/family advocacy and high-risk screening.
• Arrange post-acute placement and engage community resources for complex discharges.
• Coordinate family/patient meetings with the health care team.
• Educate patients and families and contribute to staff education.
• Plan safe discharge and continuity of care with attention to diverse patient needs.
• Identify and refer for bioethics, and manage risk and care coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Empathy

Community resources knowledge

Advocacy and education

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited school

LSWAIC / LCSW / LAC or similar licensure

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Masters Social Worker (MSW) to advocate for patients and families facing complex challenges. You will perform social work assessments, crisis interventions, and coordinate post-acute placements for high-risk cases in hospital and emergency settings.

The role requires licensure in social work and experience in clinical or medical settings, with a focus on advocacy, family education, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure safe, continuous care.