Home Health Licensed Master Social Worker
Everett, Washington
Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County

Job Opportunity: Licensed Masters of Social Worker (LMSW)

Location: Everett, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday (5x8 hours)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Social Services
• Required experience in home health setting
• Average caseload: 5-7 patients per day (geriatric cases)
• No on-call duties
• Must be flexible with territory (up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub)
• Timely documentation and communication required
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• iPad provided for work; cell phone use not permitted during work
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• First-time travelers not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW) license in hand
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in specialty (home health)
• Experience with HCHB Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • Employment history verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for candidates who have not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site)
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Agency background attestation required prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (physician statement)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required (especially for positive TB tests)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps (including city and state)
• Annual skills checklist required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not accepted for first-time travelers; must have completed at least one prior travel contract
• Candidates must be flexible with travel territory
• No cell phone use during work hours; iPad provided for documentation and communication

This position is ideal for experienced LMSWs with home health expertise seeking a travel contract in Washington state with a structured day shift and manageable caseload.