Hospital Social Worker ED

MultiCare Health System • Tacoma, WA

122d • $82,077 - $118,102

About The Position

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The Hospital Social Worker is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions. In this role you will identify opportunities to continually improve patient care, services and population health.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Licensed in the state of Washington.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW); OR Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) with a commitment to obtain their LICSW within four (4) years.
• Minimum three (3) years Hospital or equivalent experience.
• Health industry knowledge preferred.
• Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred.
• Leadership experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform cross continuum care activities, which may include clinic, provider practice, urgent care, phone care agency, skilled care, or other sites of care, as appropriate.
• Provide customer service to the patient, family, physician/APP, and care team members to include discharge milestones and progression to next level of care.
• Model and orchestrate consistent, professional communications and maintain consistent and proactive communication patterns with colleagues and staff.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately but remain accountable for outcomes.
• Ensure that the patient and family experiences medically appropriate transitions of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
• New full-time hires may be offered a $10,000 sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment.
• Weekly clinical supervision for LSWAIC social workers to support achievement of LICSW.
• 3-step career ladder for social workers to advance at their own pace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees