Medical Social Worker - Inpatient Case Management
Location: Seattle, WA
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day); plus minimum 2 weekend days per month (typically one Saturday and one Sunday in separate weekends) — Day shift with occasional floating to other Swedish 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
- Perform thorough biopsychosocial assessments to develop person-centered plans of care
- Coordinate discharge planning and arrange home care, equipment, and referrals
- Document clearly and promptly in Epic to support coordinated care and transitions
- Provide crisis intervention and high-risk patient safety planning when needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, respiratory, pharmacy and nursing
- Facilitate care conferences and referrals to rehab, long-term care, and community resources
- Assess needs for DME, Medicaid/Medicare supports, and prior authorization processes
- Engage patients and caregivers around advance directives and guardianship/power of attorney issues
Qualifications
- BLS required
- LSWAIC required
- Epic experience required (charting system proficiency)
- Minimum 1 year inpatient/acute care case management experience
- LCSW or MSW credentials preferred
- Comfort floating to nearby campuses as census dictates
- Experience with crisis intervention, discharge planning, and community resource navigation
Education
- MSW (Master of Social Work) preferred
- LCSW credential preferred or eligible
- BLS certification required
Knowledge & Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessment and developing plans of care
- Care coordination and collaborative discharge planning
- Advance directives, guardianship, and protective services knowledge
- Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, prior authorization, and community programs
- Crisis intervention and suicide/homicide risk assessment
- Documentation best practices and Epic charting
- Cultural competence and working with diverse patient populations
- DME needs assessment and referral processes
Benefits
- Generous travel support and logistics help to get you settled quickly
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Comprehensive onboarding with Epic training and charting support
- Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment
- Paid time off and holiday coverage arrangements to help you recharge
- Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life
- Professional development opportunities and clinical mentorship
- Travel reimbursement and help with housing options while on assignment
Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA
Seattle is a playground for nature lovers and city explorers alike. Spend days off wandering Pike Place Market, catching skyline views from the Space Needle, or admiring glass art at Chihuly Garden and Glass. Hike Discovery Park trails or take quick trips to Mount Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula for breathtaking scenery. Enjoy waterfront strolls, ferry rides to Bainbridge Island, eclectic coffee shops, live music venues, and a vibrant food scene featuring world-class seafood. Plenty of weekend adventures and easy access to outdoor activities to keep you energized between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Social Worker - Inpatient Case Management? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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