MSW: Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy

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

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hires a Masters Social Worker to assess and intervene for hospitalized and emergency patients. In this role you will provide crisis support, coordinate post-acute care, and connect patients with community resources while collaborating with the care team.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from an accredited program, with at least 1 year of clinical experience, and licensure or eligibility as LSWAIC, LCSW, or related credential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• 1 year post-MSW clinical experience or internship.

Responsibilities

• Perform social work assessments and interventions for hospitalized and ED patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and patient/family support.
• Arrange post-acute placement and coordinate with community resources.
• Educate patients and families; advocate for self-care and empowerment.
• Engage healthcare team in meetings and care planning.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Advocacy

Education

MSW - CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hires a Masters Social Worker to assess and intervene for hospitalized and emergency patients. In this role you will provide crisis support, coordinate post-acute care, and connect patients with community resources while collaborating with the care team.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from an accredited program, with at least 1 year of clinical experience, and licensure or eligibility as LSWAIC, LCSW, or related credential.