Social Worker - Inpatient

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.

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

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

This position is based in Seattle, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Discharge planning, Resource coordination, Crisis intervention, Clinical assessment, Case management, Substance use disorder intervention, Mental health support, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will assess patients and families to coordinate discharge planning, resource allocation, and post-acute care transitions. They will also provide crisis intervention, counseling, and support for mental health, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence issues within an interdiscipl...

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