Social Worker

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United States$42.56/hrPart TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Washington as a Social Worker – Inpatient Care Management in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialty consultation to other health care staff and health care teams regarding psychosocially focused aspects of client/patient care
  • Provide psychosocial support to patients and families
  • In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, develop and implement safe and timely discharge plans
  • Provide care coordination for patients with complicated social and medical histories

Requirements

  • Agency Affiliated Counselor
  • Licensed Social Work Associate
  • Independent Clinical
  • Licensed Advance Social Worker

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $88.5K - $138.5K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with University of Washington in United States.

Key Skills

Case ManagementDischarge PlanningPsychosocial SupportCare CoordinationClinical ExpertiseInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsCrisis InterventionMandatory ReportingPatient Counseling
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at University of Washington a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at University of Washington is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

University of Washington lists compensation for this physician position at $89k to $139k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($89k–$139k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Discharge Planning, Psychosocial Support, Care Coordination, Clinical Expertise, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Skills, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct social work services, psychosocial support, and specialty consultation for patients in inpatient medical and surgical units. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe discharge plans and coordinate care for patients with complex histories.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Union Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About University of Washington

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Union Benefits
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

32-hour workweek (Reduced hours ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

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