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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