Medical Social Worker - Inpatient
Location: Everett, WA
Start Date: 03-09-2026
End Date: 06-08-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Day (5x8) with every other weekend required; floats between Colby and Pacific campuses as needed
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $52 per hour
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 comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and initial evaluations to guide patient care
- Coordinate discharge planning and collaborative care with inpatient teams, community providers, and families
- Arrange home care services, durable medical equipment orders, and referrals to rehab or long-term care
- Document care delivery, plans, goals and communications clearly in EPIC to ensure continuity
- Navigate Medicaid, Medicare and community resources to connect patients with financial and transportation assistance
- Manage adult protective services, guardianship and power of attorney issues with sensitivity and compliance
- Provide care across diverse settings including medical-surgical, ED, ICU, L&D/Mother-Baby and NICU when needed
Qualifications
- Master’s in Social Work (MSW) preferred; LMSW or LCSW candidates accepted per facility guidance
- Washington clinical or associate social work license accepted (LICSW, LSWAIC, LASW, LSWAA) — pending license accepted at submittal, but clinician must have Washington license in hand as required by facility
- Minimum 1 year of experience in acute care with discharge planning and care coordination experience
- BLS certification required
- Epic charting experience required
- Ability to float across hospital units and cover varied patient populations, including adult and geriatric caseloads
Education
- Master’s in Social Work (MSW) preferred; facility accepts LMSW and LCSW credentialed clinicians
Knowledge & Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessment and initial evaluation expertise
- Strong discharge planning, care coordination and case management skills
- Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, medical transportation and medication assistance programs
- Experience with guardianship, power of attorney and adult protective services
- Comfort working in fast-paced acute care settings including ED, ICU, Med-Surg, L&D and NICU
- Excellent documentation and communication skills within EPIC
- Cultural competence and experience supporting patients with communication or vulnerability concerns
Benefits
- Facility-paid parking — no wallet drama for daily commutes
- Guaranteed 72 hours per 2-week period for predictable scheduling
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career
- Supportive interdisciplinary team with PT, pharmacy, transportation and interpretation services
- Paid orientation (40 hours) so you feel confident from day one
- Travel reimbursement and lodging support typical for contract roles
- Professional development opportunities and experience across diverse acute care units
- Work in a Level II Trauma Center with broad patient acuity for great clinical growth
Travel Perks: Explore Everett, WA
Everett is a great Pacific Northwest home base: explore the Future of Flight Aviation Center and the nearby Boeing assembly viewing areas, stroll the Everett Waterfront and marina, relax on Jetty Island during summer, or catch quick ferries and day trips to Whidbey Island. Outdoor lovers will enjoy hiking and waterfalls at nearby Wallace Falls State Park and easy access to the Cascade foothills and Seattle’s museums, restaurants and music scene only a short drive away.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical 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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