Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Pride Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Seattle is seeking a dedicated Medical Social Worker to support inpatient populations in a hospital setting. This role focuses on care coordination, discharge planning, and psychosocial support for adult patients, including those with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, active certifications, and experience in acute care. This is a 13-week contract position with a pay rate of $42 - $46 hourly, requiring excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient/acute care hospital experience, including case management and discharge planning.
• Proficiency in managing high patient volumes effectively.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care for patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate services such as durable medical equipment, transportation, and community resources.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessments

Care coordination

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Community resources knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Active BLS certification

LSWAIC or LCSW (or equivalent)

Tools

Epic (or similar EMR systems)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Social Worker with experience in acute care and case management to support inpatient populations in a hospital setting. This role focuses on care coordination, discharge planning, and psychosocial support for adult patients, including those with complex medical needs such as neurological and cardiac conditions. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and experienced in interdisciplinary care environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care for patients and caregivers
• Provide care coordination and case management throughout hospitalization
• Lead and participate in discharge planning, including referrals to home care, rehabilitation, and long‑term care facilities
• Coordinate services such as durable medical equipment (DME), transportation, and community resources
• Facilitate care conferences with interdisciplinary teams
• Provide crisis intervention (e.g., mental health, substance use, safety risks)
• Educate patients and families on advance directives, community support programs, and financial resources
• Assist with access to programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, housing support, and public assistance
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals including nursing, therapy services, pharmacy, and social services

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Active BLS certification and LSWAIC or LCSW (or equivalent) required
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient/acute care hospital experience, including case management and discharge planning
• Experience working with high‑risk patient populations and providing crisis intervention
• Proficiency with Epic or similar electronic medical record systems
• Strong knowledge of community resources and social support services
• Ability to manage high patient volumes effectively
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to patient‑centered care
• 13‑week contract position (extension possibly)
• Shift is 8 hrs/day shift (8 AM - 4:30 PM), 40 hrs/week
• Location is Seattle, WA 98122
• Pay Rate for Locals: $42 - $46 hourly

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Company Description

“Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”