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Washington

Social Worker LCSW - Peds GI

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.04-$57.51/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

The Social Worker, LICSW will function as a core member of a multidisciplinary team and communicate patient's health care needs with primary care, behavioral health services, health care facilities and/or payers.

Acts as an advocate and helps patient gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues, such as mental illness, addiction, and abuse.

The position takes responsibility for management of a therapeutic caseload (individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults as requested) providing timely charting and record keeping.

The Social Worker may provide evidence-based treatments or work with other mental health providers when such treatment is indicated.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Physician Management Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) in an education program accredited by the council on social work education and approved by the secretary based upon nationally recognized standards.
  • Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License upon hire or Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Temporary License upon hire
  • 2 years in the field or in a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of Ambulatory clinic or hospital.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker functions as a core member of a multidisciplinary team, communicating patient needs to various healthcare entities and acting as an advocate to help patients access resources while addressing personal issues. This role involves managing a therapeutic caseload, providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, and ensuring timely charting and record keeping.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program and hold a Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License upon hire or a Temporary License. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or a related area is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary TeamworkCommunicationPatient AdvocacyResource AccessTherapeutic Caseload ManagementIndividual Therapy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 35 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 49% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k 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 ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 16 employers

6
<$110k
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$110k-130k
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3
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 20% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation