Job Title: Social Worker - Licensed Master Social Worker
Location: Edmonds, WA
Start Date: 09/08/2025
Duration: 13
Shift: 5x8 Days
Hours/Week: 40
Type of Facility: Hospital
Pay Range (week gross, includes taxable + stipends): $1936.90 - $1996.8
Position Summary:
VitalHire is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker - Licensed Master Social Worker to join our growing clinician community. This high-impact opportunity offers a 5x8 Days at a leading Hospital in Edmonds, WA. With competitive pay, full flexibility, and access to premium assignments, this is your chance to take control of your healthcare career.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide case management and discharge planning services as a Licensed Master Social Worker
• Maintain active Washington state MSW license and post-MSW license (LSWAIC or associate clinical license)
• Conduct initial evaluations and develop comprehensive plans of care
• Perform care coordination activities including referrals to rehabilitation and long-term care facilities
• Utilize InterQual Criteria and Milliman Guidelines for medical necessity determinations
• Complete admission criteria assessments and discharge planning processes
• Perform concurrent reviews, continued stay reviews, and retrospective reviews
• Handle appeals and denials related to patient care coverage
• Coordinate services for home care and document information to facilitate care coordination
• Participate in care conference activities and refer patients to other disciplines and resources
• Document care delivery, plans, goals, and coverage criteria in Epic charting system
• Work with patients experiencing communication problems including hearing and speech issues
• Provide services related to community programs for income and insurance assistance
• Handle Adult Protective Services (APS) cases and high-risk intervention situations
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and utilize assessment tools as needed
• Work with patients across all age groups including infants, adults, and geriatrics
• Manage cases involving major disease processes including dementia and stroke
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements including CMS, HIPAA, ICD-10 coding, and Joint Commission standards
• Float between sister facilities and affiliate hospitals as needed
• Complete required compliance documentation and training modules pre-start and annually
• Maintain current BCLS certification
• Provide minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within comparable specialty setting
Job Requirements:
- Active, unencumbered license in WA
- Minimum of 1-7 years of relevant experience, depending on specialty
- Current Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS, plus any specialty-specific requirements
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, as applicable)
Other Required Documentation:
- Current Resume listing detailed work history (MM/YYYY format)
- Two current clinical references
- State-required professional license
- Physicial exam (completed within the past 12 months)
- TB skin test or Quantiferon Gold (within the past 12 months)
- Immunity Titers - MMR/Hep B/Varicella (declinations may be accepted)
- Current Tdap and Flu vaccinations
- Must pass background check and drug screening
Why Choose VitalHire:
- A modern, mobile-first platform built for how you want to work
- Clear, upfront pay rates - no surprises
- Book contracts and shifts on your schedule, 24/7
- Maximize your take-home with top tier, tax-free housing & travel stipends
- Contract extension bonuses
- Referral rewards
- Optional retirement benefits
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Refer to Job #: 2978771
