Lcsw Social Worker

Job Summary:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide acute care social work services including discharge planning and care coordination within a hospital setting. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patients across various units such as Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, and Long Length of Stay (LLOS). The LCSW will utilize electronic medical records (Epic) to document care and communicate effectively with patients and providers. Acute care experience and a Washington state license are mandatory, with an emphasis on strong clinical judgment and case management skills.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and facilitate transitions of care to appropriate community resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, physicians, and ancillary staff.
• Document all patient interactions and care plans accurately in the Epic electronic medical record system.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed during acute hospital stays.
• Participate in rounds and team meetings to discuss patient needs and progress.
• Support patients and families with education and resource referrals.
• Float between hospital units including Colby and Pacific Campuses to meet patient care demands.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in Washington state.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care social work experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records system.
• Strong discharge planning and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Experience with AIDA electronic medical record system.
• Diverse case management experience across Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, and Long Length of Stay (LLOS) units.
• Previous travel healthcare experience.

• Must be able to float between multiple hospital units and campuses (Colby and Pacific Campus, less than 2 miles apart).
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Strict adherence to hospital dress code: no reddish-orange scrub colors permitted.
• Local candidates not accepted; must have Washington state licensure at time of assignment.
• Include all Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission.

• Full-time contract position: 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts.
• Contract length of 13 weeks with guaranteed 72 hours every two weeks.
• Shift schedule includes every other weekend coverage.