Case Manager Jobs in Washington
Case Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in healthcare systems, behavioral health, child welfare, and insurance sectors at levels from entry-level through senior and supervisory roles. Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma account for the largest share of openings, with major employers such as MultiCare Health System, Providence Health and Services, and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services among the most consistent hirers. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are behavioral health case management, medical case management, and child and family services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerProfessional Case Management
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring33
Work type77% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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RN Case Manager Liaison Nurse - Outpatient Complex Care - Seattle WA 5-8s
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Kaiser Permanente
RN Case Manager Liaison Nurse - Outpatient Complex Care - Seattle WA 5-8s
Seattle, Washington
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ELA Transitions Case Manager (English Language Acquisition) (E)
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Edmonds Community College
ELA Transitions Case Manager (English Language Acquisition) (E)
Lynnwood, Washington
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Case Manager KK-48892
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Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Case Manager KK-48892
Nespelem, Washington
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Base Camp Women's Case Manager
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Lighthouse Mission
Base Camp Women's Case Manager
Bellingham, Washington
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Jail Transitions Case Manager
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Bridgeways
Jail Transitions Case Manager
Everett, Washington
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RN Case Manager Liaison Nurse - Outpatient Complex Care - Seattle WA 5-8s
Kaiser Permanente·Seattle, Washington
Job functions:
$48.57 - $81.9/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+ employees
Job Description
** CASE MANAGER LIAISON NURSE - OUTPATIENT COMPLEX CONDITIONS - CAPITOL HILL/SEATTLE WA! **
MUST LIVE IN WA STATE - (3) DAYS/WEEK ONSITE AT CAPITOL HILL MEDICAL CENTER - MON THRU FRI 8A-4:30P
The Complex Case Manager in this position will work in a designated clinic setting 3 days per week and will telecommute remaining days in the work week. Primary responsibility is to provide and coordinate nursing care for the member in collaboration with the Health Care team, including medication management of specific chronic conditions, focus on achievement of optimal patient health care outcomes while ensuring appropriate utilization of health care resources. Will be working closely with primary care teams and specialty care teams and medical providers - the liaison nurse will establish a collaborative plan of care to assure adherence to the medical plan, improvement in functional status and improved ability to self-manage. Participate in medication management through well-established protocols within internal delivery systems.
Job Summary:
The Care Manager will work in two settings on a periodic rotating schedule, planning the discharges and follow up care for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington patients hospitalized at a nearby network facility and carrying a case load of patients in one of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington medical centers. Some weekends and holidays are required, and scheduled days of the week are variable. Primary responsibility is to focus on achievement of optimal patient health care outcomes while ensuring appropriate utilization of health care resources. Working closely with primary care teams, specialty care teams and medical providers, the Liaison Nurse will establish a collaborative plan of care to assure adherence to the medical plan, improvement in functional status, and improved ability to self-manage. Serves as the liaison across the internal KFHPW care continuum and between KFHPW and all externally contracted providers, facilities, and resources and provides feedback to the organization regarding the service and quality of contracted services. The Liaison Nurse collects data and provides input to leadership regarding issues or concerns related to utilization, cost, quality, service and care delivery to patients.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Ensures patients referred to case management meet established case management criteria. Assess all patients referred for case management to determine physical, mental, financial, psychosocial status, utilizing comprehensive, standardized criteria to identify existing and potential needs. Develop patient centered case management plan based on assessments and including patient goals, objectives, and outcomes with specific time frames (long/short term). Evaluate ability and availability of designated caregiver(s) to provide patient support. Coordinate and implement interventions using evidence based guidelines. Recommend additional services to PCP as determined in the case management plan. Conduct ongoing assessment of progress against original goals. Continuously update needed services. Maintain ongoing communication with patient/family and care team. Acts as an advocate for patient care needs. Documents all responses of patient to case management interventions.
- Collaborates with other health care professionals regarding the plan of care, variances in plan implementation, achieved outcomes or expected outcomes. Monitor and evaluate short and long term patient responses to therapeutic interventions and analyze patterns of variance from clinical information and outcomes. Recommend alternative settings for care based on health care needs and appropriate utilization of health care resources. Document interventions and interactions with patients or caregivers according to KFHPW and Care Management policy and procedure. Participate in the measurement of the effectiveness of the case management program.
- Directs and guides the plan of care to result in a seamless continuum of care. Facilitates as needed, referrals for home health care, long term care, hospice, and other care facilities or services. Participation in care conferences to provide problem solving for patients with complex care needs (limited basis). Collects needed data needed to evaluate the effects of care coordination on quality outcomes, fiscal parameters, patient satisfaction and systems improvement. Understands and utilizes health plan requirements and patient benefits in making care management decisions. Assists patient to understand and comply with their medical treatment plan. Supports patient education and activation through referral to specific chronic illness classes, group visits or community resources.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of recent RN medical/surgical/ambulatory clinical experience required.
- Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in ambulatory case management, care coordination or disease management.
Education
- Bachelors degree
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Case Manager Certificate within 36 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Effective, independent nursing judgment and skills, and use of evidence based clinical decision making criteria.
- Knowledge in management of chronic disease process, nursing process and collaborative care planning.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively collaborating with care team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in utilization review, ambulatory case management, care coordination or disease management.
- Bachelors of science in nursing.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J01|SEIU|SEIU Local 1199 RN/ANRP
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Renton Admin Rainier - Population Mgmnt-Disease Mgmt - 1130
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Kaiser Permanente
RN Case Manager Liaison Nurse - Outpatient Complex Care - Seattle WA 5-8s
Seattle, Washington
New 8h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$48.57 - $81.9/hr
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
** CASE MANAGER LIAISON NURSE - OUTPATIENT COMPLEX CONDITIONS - CAPITOL HILL/SEATTLE WA! **
MUST LIVE IN WA STATE - (3) DAYS/WEEK ONSITE AT CAPITOL HILL MEDICAL CENTER - MON THRU FRI 8A-4:30P
The Complex Case Manager in this position will work in a designated clinic setting 3 days per week and will telecommute remaining days in the work week. Primary responsibility is to provide and coordinate nursing care for the member in collaboration with the Health Care team, including medication management of specific chronic conditions, focus on achievement of optimal patient health care outcomes while ensuring appropriate utilization of health care resources. Will be working closely with primary care teams and specialty care teams and medical providers - the liaison nurse will establish a collaborative plan of care to assure adherence to the medical plan, improvement in functional status and improved ability to self-manage. Participate in medication management through well-established protocols within internal delivery systems.
Job Summary:
The Care Manager will work in two settings on a periodic rotating schedule, planning the discharges and follow up care for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington patients hospitalized at a nearby network facility and carrying a case load of patients in one of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington medical centers. Some weekends and holidays are required, and scheduled days of the week are variable. Primary responsibility is to focus on achievement of optimal patient health care outcomes while ensuring appropriate utilization of health care resources. Working closely with primary care teams, specialty care teams and medical providers, the Liaison Nurse will establish a collaborative plan of care to assure adherence to the medical plan, improvement in functional status, and improved ability to self-manage. Serves as the liaison across the internal KFHPW care continuum and between KFHPW and all externally contracted providers, facilities, and resources and provides feedback to the organization regarding the service and quality of contracted services. The Liaison Nurse collects data and provides input to leadership regarding issues or concerns related to utilization, cost, quality, service and care delivery to patients.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Ensures patients referred to case management meet established case management criteria. Assess all patients referred for case management to determine physical, mental, financial, psychosocial status, utilizing comprehensive, standardized criteria to identify existing and potential needs. Develop patient centered case management plan based on assessments and including patient goals, objectives, and outcomes with specific time frames (long/short term). Evaluate ability and availability of designated caregiver(s) to provide patient support. Coordinate and implement interventions using evidence based guidelines. Recommend additional services to PCP as determined in the case management plan. Conduct ongoing assessment of progress against original goals. Continuously update needed services. Maintain ongoing communication with patient/family and care team. Acts as an advocate for patient care needs. Documents all responses of patient to case management interventions.
- Collaborates with other health care professionals regarding the plan of care, variances in plan implementation, achieved outcomes or expected outcomes. Monitor and evaluate short and long term patient responses to therapeutic interventions and analyze patterns of variance from clinical information and outcomes. Recommend alternative settings for care based on health care needs and appropriate utilization of health care resources. Document interventions and interactions with patients or caregivers according to KFHPW and Care Management policy and procedure. Participate in the measurement of the effectiveness of the case management program.
- Directs and guides the plan of care to result in a seamless continuum of care. Facilitates as needed, referrals for home health care, long term care, hospice, and other care facilities or services. Participation in care conferences to provide problem solving for patients with complex care needs (limited basis). Collects needed data needed to evaluate the effects of care coordination on quality outcomes, fiscal parameters, patient satisfaction and systems improvement. Understands and utilizes health plan requirements and patient benefits in making care management decisions. Assists patient to understand and comply with their medical treatment plan. Supports patient education and activation through referral to specific chronic illness classes, group visits or community resources.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of recent RN medical/surgical/ambulatory clinical experience required.
- Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in ambulatory case management, care coordination or disease management.
Education
- Bachelors degree
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Case Manager Certificate within 36 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Effective, independent nursing judgment and skills, and use of evidence based clinical decision making criteria.
- Knowledge in management of chronic disease process, nursing process and collaborative care planning.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively collaborating with care team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in utilization review, ambulatory case management, care coordination or disease management.
- Bachelors of science in nursing.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J01|SEIU|SEIU Local 1199 RN/ANRP
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Renton Admin Rainier - Population Mgmnt-Disease Mgmt - 1130
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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1 jobCase Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in case manager jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State license or certification relevant to the case management specialty (e.g., LICSW, RN, or CDWCS)
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a closely related human services field
- Experience coordinating care plans, community resources, or benefits across multiple service providers
- Familiarity with Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) managed care systems and state program eligibility rules
- Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health records or case management software
- Valid Washington State driver's license and reliable transportation for field-based or home visit positions
Case Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a case manager in Washington?
The path depends on the specialty, but most Washington case manager roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. For clinical positions, Washington requires licensure through the Department of Health, such as the Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. Many employers also expect or prefer the Certified Case Manager credential from the Commission for Case Manager Certification. Entry-level roles often start under the supervision of a licensed professional while candidates complete hours toward their own license.
Which companies hire case managers in Washington?
Employers hiring case managers in Washington right now include Professional Case Management, MultiCare Health System, and Telecare Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems, managed care organizations, and state human services agencies are consistently among the most active hirers across both clinical and non-clinical case management tracks.
Which Washington cities have the most case manager jobs?
Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane have the most case manager openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share due to its concentration of major hospital systems, behavioral health networks, and insurance companies, while Spokane and Tacoma are anchored by regional medical centers and Washington State agency offices that generate steady demand outside the central Puget Sound area.
Are there remote case manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles. About 23% of case manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting steady employer adoption of telehealth and telephonic case management models. Utilization management, insurance-based case management, and chronic disease management positions are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements in Washington.
How can I get hired as a case manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a case management assistant or care coordinator role, which large Washington employers such as MultiCare Health System and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services use to bring on candidates without direct case management experience. Adjacent roles such as social service specialist, benefits navigator, or community health worker frequently transfer directly. Completing a Washington-approved supervised practicum during your degree, or obtaining the Certified Case Manager credential early, meaningfully strengthens an application from someone without prior caseload experience.
Where can I find and apply to case manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to case manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across healthcare systems, behavioral health agencies, insurance carriers, and state programs throughout the state. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to each employer.
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