Hospital MSW - Care Coordination Lead

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a dedicated Social Worker to advocate for patients and families facing complex challenges. The Masters Social Worker conducts assessments and interventions in hospital and emergency settings, providing crisis support, discharge planning, and resource referrals.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient/family education, and coordinating post-acute placements.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• 1-year Post-MSW clinical or medical experience or internship.
• Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) or Licensed Advanced Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor.
• Preferred: Minimum 3-year Post-MSW healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention and patient/family intervention.
• High-risk screening and brief counseling.
• Referrals for financial or other resource needs.
• Arrange and facilitate family/patient meetings with health care team.
• Arrange post-acute placement on complex discharges and engage community resources.
• Coordinate with physicians, staff and community education; risk management referral.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Crisis management

Community resources knowledge

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a dedicated Social Worker to advocate for patients and families facing complex challenges. The Masters Social Worker conducts assessments and interventions in hospital and emergency settings, providing crisis support, discharge planning, and resource referrals.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient/family education, and coordinating post-acute placements.