Medical Social Worker

CARIN Alliance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Seattle, WA is seeking a Medical Social Worker (LICSW) to provide compassionate psychosocial care to patients and families within healthcare and community support services. The role emphasizes assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning in coordination with physicians and care teams.

Ideal candidates hold an LICSW credential and possess strong communication, empathy, and cultural awareness to support diverse patient needs and advocate for equitable

Qualifications

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clinical teams.
• Ability to manage complex patient needs with empathy and cultural awareness.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care-focused plans.
• Provide brief counseling and therapeutic support.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations.
• Coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Connect patients to appropriate community resources and supports.
• Advocate for equitable access to healthcare services.

Skills

LICSW credential

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Empathy

Continuous improvement

Job description

Medical Social Worker (LICSW) provides compassionate psychosocial care to patients and families within healthcare and community support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care-focused plans.
• Provide brief counseling and therapeutic support.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations.
• Coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Connect patients to appropriate community resources and supports.
• Advocate for equitable access to healthcare services.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clinical teams.
• Ability to manage complex patient needs with empathy and cultural awareness.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional patient outcomes.