Social Worker - Emergency Department (Per Diem/Nights)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

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Bellevue, Washingtonup to $10,000Per Diem / PRNSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Overlake Medical Center & Clinics as a Social Worker – Emergency Department, Per Diem Nights in Bellevue, Washington. Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: - Hourly $41.

Key Responsibilities

night shift

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $85.5K - $138.5K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Overlake Medical Center & Clinics as a Social Worker – Emergency Department, Per Diem Nights.

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentSubstance use assessmentCrisis interventionCare planningMedical terminologyRisk managementDocumentationQuality improvementCommunication skillsComputer skillsPsychosocial assessmentResource coordination

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics 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

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics lists compensation for this physician position at $41k to $66k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bellevue, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health assessment, Substance use assessment, Crisis intervention, Care planning, Medical terminology, Risk management, Documentation, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments for mental health, substance use, and abuse, while coordinating appropriate patient dispositions. They are responsible for providing clinical interventions and ensuring effective care planning within the Emergency Department.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance (as low as $0/month), Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000/year, Retirement Plan Matching (5% to 7%), Free Parking, Orca Transit Pass, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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