Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Inpatient Case Manager
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a specialty hospital focused on care coordination for neurological and cardiac patients.
• The hospital is a comprehensive stroke center.
• Role involves inpatient/acute care and case management.
• Must have prior hospital experience.
• Floating to other nearby campuses may be required if census is low.
• Weekend coverage required: minimum 2 weekend days per month (typically 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday, not the same weekend).
• Epic electronic health record experience is required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Case Management license in Washington
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license valid in Washington
• LSWAIC (Licensed Social Worker - Advanced Independent Clinical) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of case management experience within the last year
• Experience in inpatient and acute care settings
• Prior hospital experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Environment & Expectations

• May be floated to other campuses within the region.
• Must be able to work weekends as specified.
• Hospital setting with acute and specialty care patients.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements.
  • Specialty-specific modules for social workers.
  • Epic training modules.
  • Trauma-informed care training (effective for new and extended placements starting 12/22/25).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required.
• Must comply with state-specific background and registry checks for Washington.
• Badge photo required for identification.
• Must complete all required documentation and training prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized hospital environment with a focus on stroke and cardiac care coordination, supporting patients in an acute care setting. The role requires flexibility for weekend shifts and floating to other campuses as needed.