MSW: Care Coordination Specialist

VMFH Division Support Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state seeks a Masters Social Worker to provide compassionate social work assessments and crisis interventions for hospitalized and emergency department patients, guiding families through complex care and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes advocating for patients, coordinating post-acute placement, and connecting families with community resources, while collaborating with the health care team to ensure safe, dignified care.

Qualifications

• Requires MSW and licensure or licensure eligibility as LSWAIC/LSW/Advanced Social Worker.
• Minimum 1 year Post-MSW clinical or medical setting experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years Post-MSW healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis interventions and patient/family advocacy.
• Perform social work assessments and brief counseling as needed.
• Arrange post-acute placement and coordinate with community resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Community resources knowledge

Education

Masters degree from CSWE-accredited school

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state seeks a Masters Social Worker to provide compassionate social work assessments and crisis interventions for hospitalized and emergency department patients, guiding families through complex care and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes advocating for patients, coordinating post-acute placement, and connecting families with community resources, while collaborating with the health care team to ensure safe, dignified care.