Swedish Health Services is hiring: Social Worker - Care Manager in Sammamish

Social Worker - Care Manager Overview

The Social Worker - Care Manager delivers extensive clinical social work services, which encompass psychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, crisis management, and resource referrals, primarily within acute medical or mental health care environments. This position requires collaboration with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary health teams to enhance patient outcomes and optimize the use of healthcare resources. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Social Work along with the necessary licensure in Washington state, with preference given to those who have relevant certifications and experience in similar healthcare settings.

Position Details

This role operates during Night Shifts.

Eligible external hires may receive a $5,000 hiring bonus, contingent upon meeting the required qualifications and conditions for payment.

This job posting encompasses both Care Manager MSW and Care Manager LCSW positions. The specific requirements for each role are detailed below. Applicants who meet the qualifications for any of these positions are encouraged to apply.

At our organization, caregivers are not just appreciated; they are essential. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill and flourish in a culture that prioritizes patient-centered, holistic care grounded in understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your contributions are valued here, as we believe that empowering our team is key to attracting and retaining top talent.

Care Manager MSW

The Clinical Social Worker collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address and advocate for the social and emotional needs of patients. Responsibilities include providing a comprehensive range of social work services such as psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, discharge planning, crisis management, and resource referrals. The Clinical Social Worker works closely with patients and their support systems, as well as interdisciplinary teams, both within and outside the organization, to enhance patient care through effective resource utilization and monitoring. This role also involves taking a leadership position to help achieve patient goals and desired clinical, financial, and resource outcomes, guided by the NASW Code of Ethics and the organization’s mission and vision.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Upon hiring: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in acute medical or mental healthcare settings, either inpatient or outpatient.

Salary Range: Minimum: $45.66, Maximum: $69.47

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACM/CCM certification.

Care Manager LCSW

The Clinical Social Worker in this role also partners with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address and advocate for patients' social and emotional needs. Responsibilities mirror those of the MSW position, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, discharge planning, crisis management, and resource referrals. The Clinical Social Worker collaborates with patients and their support systems, as well as interdisciplinary teams, to enhance patient care through effective resource management. This role also involves leadership in achieving patient goals and desired clinical, financial, and resource outcomes, adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics and the organization’s mission and vision.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Upon hiring: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in acute medical or mental healthcare settings, either inpatient or outpatient.

Salary Range: Minimum: $48.39, Maximum: $73.64

Why Join Us?

Our exceptional benefits are thoughtfully designed to support you and your family in maintaining wellness, advancing professionally, and achieving financial stability. We prioritize your well-being so you can focus on our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of every patient we serve.

Transitioning to a new position within another facility in our organization may affect your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time off, can occur for various reasons, such as changes in legal employer, FTE status, union affiliation, location, time-off policies, and the availability of health and welfare benefit plans.

About Us

Our strength is rooted in our commitment to “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working within our organization means that no matter your role, we will support you in your career journey, enabling you to support others. We offer top-tier benefits and cultivate an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics, and a wide array of health and social services across multiple states. As a comprehensive healthcare organization, we are dedicated to serving more individuals, advancing best practices, and continuing our century-long tradition of aiding the underserved.

The salary range provided reflects the base pay for this position; additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, paid time off (including parental leave, vacations, holidays, and sick leave), voluntary benefits, wellness resources, and much more.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requisition ID:

Job Category: Social Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 3905 SED ED SOCIAL WORKER

Work Location: WA Edmonds

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: See Posting

Keywords: Clinical Social Worker, Care Manager, Psychosocial Assessment, Discharge Planning, Crisis Intervention, Healthcare Social Work, Mental Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Healthcare Resource Management