Social Worker - Inpatient (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and discharge planning for patients needing post‑acute services such as skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, and outpatient services.
• Support patients and families during transitions of care and with new diagnoses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and community resources to coordinate care.

Qualifications

Social Worker (Level I)

• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred, or related field from an accredited university (required).
• One of the following Washington state licenses: Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC), Social Work Associate Advanced (SWAA), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFTA), Mental Health Counselor Associate (MHCA), or Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) (required).
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Assessment and care‑planning skills; broad knowledge of community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk‑management issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Understanding of documentation and continual quality‑improvement processes in a hospital setting (preferred).

Social Worker II

• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred, or related field from an accredited university (required).
• One of the following Washington state licenses: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) (required).
• Minimum two years of experience required.
• Assessment and care‑planning skills; broad knowledge of community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk‑management issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Understanding of documentation and continual quality‑improvement processes in a hospital setting (preferred).

Benefits

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• Values‑based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching: starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years, with immediate vesting.
• Pre‑tax and Roth after‑tax retirement savings plans.
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• Caregiver support program (childcare, eldercare, etc.).
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

Pay

Hourly $41.97 – $68.00

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For positions with multiple levels, the range reflects the lowest level minimum and the highest level maximum. Additional pay may be offered based on shift, certification, or education level. Job offers are determined based on a candidate’s years of relevant experience and internal equity.