Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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

This is a travel contract position for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Seattle, WA. Candidates currently employed at other Providence facilities (excluding the Swedish campus) who have been separated for at least 3 months are eligible.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of Licensed Clinical Social Worker experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Minimum of 1 year of case management experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – if required by clinical track.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – if required by clinical track.
• Other certifications as required by clinical specialty or facility.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Education verification required.
• State-specific background checks and registry searches as applicable.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccination or declination.
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually.

Facility and Regional Requirements

• Completion of required training modules via WorkRamp LMS, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements.
  • Specialty-specific modules for social services roles.
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required.
• Float policy acknowledgment: May be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• WA State Patrol and WATCH background searches required for Washington placements.
• OBRA Registry search required for CNAs only (not applicable for LCSW).

Additional Notes

• Physical exam and immunizations are required for onsite workers; some may be waived for remote or non-patient-facing roles.
• Drug screen and background checks must be current and compliant with state and facility policies.
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific licensing and demographic attestation requirements if working with a multi-state license in Washington.
• Modules and certifications must be completed prior to start or as specified by the facility.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with comprehensive compliance and credentialing support.