Care Coordination Master Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.95-$64.66/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891.

Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education.

Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.

When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges. Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources.

You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.

Providing developmentally appropriate care for all populations served: plan for the safe discharge and continuity of care, recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages, the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill, terminally ill, and vulnerable patients.

  • Advocacy and education.
  • Psychosocial management
  • Patient/Family Care Conferences
  • Continuity/Transition Management
  • Community Resource Coordination
  • Job Requirements

Required

  • Masters Other Social Work and 1-Year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting, upon hire and
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: WA, upon hire or
  • Licensed Advanced Social Worker: WA, upon hire or
  • Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced: WA, upon hire or
  • Master Social Worker: WA, upon hire
  • Preferred
  • Minimum 3-Year Post-MSW healthcare experience

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide crisis intervention to support patients and families. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective discharge planning and continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess at least one year of post-MSW experience or a clinical internship. Licensure as an LICSW, LASW, LSWAIC, or MSW in the state of Washington is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCare planningPatient advocacyMultidisciplinary collaborationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Care Coordination Master Social Worker at VMFH Division Support Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,492 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 18% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 10 employers

6
<$95k
6
$95k-110k
19
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
24%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

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#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

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#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

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+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Burien

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$1,783/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.