Medical Social Worker (LICSW)

Kaiser Permanente; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Social Worker (LICSW) to join our team at St. Peter Medical Center.

In this role, you will provide psychosocial assessments, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for diverse patient populations. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to support holistic care, connect patients and families to community resources, and address social determinants of health.

Qualifications

• Provide psychosocial assessments and short-term counseling.
• Perform crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to support holistic care.
• Connect patients and families to community resources and address social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychosocial assessments and short-term counseling for diverse patient populations.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitional care with the care team.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and on-call coverage when required.

Skills

LICSW

Crisis Intervention

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Social Worker (LICSW) to join our team at St. Peter Medical Center. In this role, you will provide psychosocial assessments, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for diverse patient populations. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to support holistic care, connect patients and families to community resources, and address social determinants of health. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment with strong opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and interdisciplinary teamwork.