Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Geriatrics
Spokane, Washington
Providence ElderPlace

Job Opportunity: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Spokane, WA

Position Details

• Specialty: Social Services (LMSW)
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift (Day shift)
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• Daily Patient Load: 1:50-60+ (includes 1:1 patient care and group counseling)
• Start Date: ASAP
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted; Washington license must be in-hand at time of contract signature
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-mile radius

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with geriatrics (higher experience requirement confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Skills Required:

  • Biopsychosocial assessment
  • Documentation and Care Planning
• EMR System: EPIC experience is required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Yes (Monday-Friday schedule)
• Transportation: Reliable transportation required; all travel pairs must have their own transportation

Patient Population

• Adults aged 55 and older
• Low income, medically complex patients
• Patients with mental health diagnoses, behavioral issues, and/or substance abuse

Facility Type

• Long-Term Care / Adult Day Care

Attire

• Any basic color scrubs

Licensing & Compliance

• Washington state license required prior to start
• Background checks and verifications required as per Providence Health and Services policies
• Various health and safety documents required including physical exam, immunizations, drug testing, and respirator clearance
• Must complete required Providence WorkRamp training modules and facility-specific compliance requirements prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination, COVID vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Fit mask testing (annual requirement for travel staff)
• Respiratory safety clearance (annual for travel staff)

Documentation & Background Checks

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of relevant experience within last 3 years
• Background check within 45 days of start, including SSN trace, education verification, nationwide criminal checks, and state-specific searches
• Education verification required
• State-specific registry checks for Washington placements (e.g., OBRA registry for CNAs if applicable)

This position is ideal for a social worker with experience in geriatrics who is interested in a travel contract with potential for permanent placement. The role requires strong assessment and care planning skills, proficiency with EPIC EMR, and the ability to work independently in a long-term care setting serving a complex patient population.