Social Worker - Inpatient (Per Diem)

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$41.97-$68/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay Range

-

  • Hourly
  • $41.97 - $68.00

Overlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker to work in our ​Inpatient units. Responsibilities include assessment and discharge planning for patients requiring post-acute services, such as skilled nursing facilities, home health, Hospice, and outpatient services and resources, supporting patients and families with transitions of care and new diagnoses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team and community resources.

Per Diem/Variable Shifts

Qualifications for Social Worker

Master's degree in Social Work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required.

Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington: Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC), Social Work Associate Advanced (SWAA), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFTA), Mental Health Counselor Associate (MHCA), or Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).

Minimum one year of experience preferred.

Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues. Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications for Social Worker II

Master's degree in social work preferred, or related field from an accredited university required.

Candidate must possess one of the following licenses from the state of Washington: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Minimum two years of experience required.

Requires assessment and care planning skills, broad knowledge of the community resources, medical terminology, hospital systems, insurance guidelines, financial issues, and risk management issues. Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. An understanding of the issues that are involved in the documentation and continual quality improvement process of patient care in the hospital setting preferred.

Why Join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

  • Local, visible leaders who care about you.
  • A values-based work environment.
  • Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
  • Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
  • Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
  • Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
  • An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
  • A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
  • Free parking and Orca transit passes.
  • If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
  • How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education.

Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact HR@overlakehospital.org

Key Responsibilities

The social worker will conduct patient assessments and manage discharge planning for post-acute services. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patients and families through transitions of care and new diagnoses.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a valid Washington state license. At least one year of relevant experience is preferred for the entry-level role, with two years required for the level II position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Verbal communication

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 10% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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 ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
74%
401k / retirement match
35% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Bellevue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.26M
Typical market rent
$2,828/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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About Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

Hospitals and Health Care
Bellevue, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance Premiums as Low as $0/Month
Many Overlake Services Covered at 100%
Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000/Year
Retirement Plan Matching Starting at 5%
Pre-tax and Roth Retirement Savings Plans
Expanded Employee Assistance Program
Caregiver Support Program
Free Parking