Social Worker - Inpatient
Location: Seattle, WA
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay rate (DOE)
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to inform patient-centered care plans
- Coordinate discharge planning and resources to ensure safe transitions home
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapists and the care team to support patients
- Manage a typical caseload of ~15–20 patients, prioritizing needs and follow-up
- Document interventions and care plans in Cerner EMR accurately and timely
- Advocate for patients and families to access community resources and supports
- Participate in general hospital orientation and department-specific onboarding
Qualifications
- MSW (Master of Social Work) required
- Active Washington state social work license and registration with WA DOH (must have)
- Experience with care coordination, discharge planning, and inpatient workflows
- Comfortable using Cerner EMR for documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- No behavioral health assessments or coordination required for this role
Education
- MSW (Master of Social Work)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment techniques
- Expertise in discharge planning and community resource linkage
- Familiarity with inpatient hospital operations and workflows (including OB coverage potential)
- Effective communication and documentation skills
- Ability to prioritize a caseload of 15–20 patients and manage time efficiently
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay to keep you motivated
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement so your WA registration stays current
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- 401K retirement savings plan to help plan for tomorrow
- Paid Time Off to recharge and avoid burnout
- Life Insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
- Referral bonus program — tell a colleague, earn a reward
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your social work expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA
Explore Seattle during your contract: stroll Pike Place Market and the waterfront, take in skyline views from the Space Needle, hike Discovery Park trails, catch a ferry to Bainbridge Island, and plan weekend trips to Mount Rainier or the Olympic Peninsula. Enjoy world-class coffee, museums, and a vibrant food scene when you’re off shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Social Worker - Inpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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