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Sutter Health
Auburn, Washington

Medical Social Worker, Home Health VNA

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55.66-$68.85/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

Position Overview

Assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. Coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Job Description

Education

  • Master's: Social Work
  • OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Licensures & Certifications

  • INS - Automobile Insurance (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)
  • DL-Valid Drivers License (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)
  • BLS-Basic Life Support (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)

Skills and Knowledge

  • Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
  • Knowledge of local community resources.
  • Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury, and of the influence of culture on health care.
  • Knowledge of state and Federal homecare regulatory guidelines.
  • Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.

Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).

Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.

Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.

Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $55.66 to $68.85 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker assesses the social and emotional needs of patients and develops comprehensive home care plans. They coordinate with interdisciplinary staff and community resources to ensure efficient integration of care for patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Social Services from an accredited institution. Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of homecare regulatory guidelines are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Human behavior analysisRegulatory complianceWritten communicationInterdisciplinary collaborationConflict resolutionCritical thinkingProblem solvingPatient educationCare coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker, Home Health VNA at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

4
<$75k
5
$75k-100k
6
$100k-125k
12
$125k-150k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
28%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$56.78-$79.49/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)Per Diem

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$64.03-$77.83/hr
#3

Social Worker (MSW/ACSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)

$61.45-$74.75/hr
#4

Home Health Medical Social Worker

$60-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$554k
Typical market rent
$2,001/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.