Social Worker - LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Acute Care Hospital Contract | Yakima, WA

Join an on-site hospital team in Yakima, Washington, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing patient-centered social work services in a dynamic acute-care setting. This 13-week contract offers meaningful hospital social worker work with adult patients and families across medical-surgical, emergency, oncology, cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, and other inpatient care areas.

As part of this Washington social work opportunity, you will support patients experiencing complex medical and psychosocial needs while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Yakima is a welcoming community in the scenic Yakima Valley, known for outdoor recreation, local agriculture, and access to the Cascade foothills.

Social Worker Job Details

• Location: Yakima, Washington
• Assignment: 13-week hospital social work contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Shift Options: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Coverage: May float among medical-surgical units and the emergency department for medical-surgical holds

LCSW Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional social work experience; hospital or acute-care experience is strongly preferred
• Current Washington licensure as an LCSW or LICSW; MSW/LMSW credentials may be considered based on assignment requirements
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Successful completion of a required telehealth examination during compliance
• PALS certification preferred
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and adapt to multiple inpatient units
• Pediatric experience is helpful for potential pediatric support but is not required

Hospital Social Worker Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, advocacy, and supportive services to patients and families
• Coordinate care and contribute to discharge planning for patients with complex medical and social needs
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapy teams, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective transitions of care
• Support adult patients across post-surgical, stroke, oncology, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, and other medical conditions
• Identify barriers to treatment, discharge, transportation, resources, and continuity of care, and connect patients with appropriate services
• Document assessments, interventions, care coordination, and follow-up plans accurately in Epic
• Adapt to floating assignments while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered service

Apply now for this Licensed Clinical Social Worker contract in Yakima, Washington, and join a collaborative acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.