Hospital Social Worker ED
About The Position
Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Night, Schedule: 4x10's 9pm-7am rotating weekends/holidays Overnight Social Worker – Emergency Department (Deaconess Hospital) Location: Deaconess Emergency Department Schedule: Primarily 10-hour overnight shifts Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for new full-time hires with a 2-year commitment Are you a social worker who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working independently? Join our Emergency Department team and make a difference when patients need it most. What You’ll Do: Conduct mental health, suicide risk, and substance use assessments in a dynamic ER setting. Collaborate with Crisis Responders, psychiatric facilities, detox centers, and homeless shelters to ensure safe discharges for patients. Provide resources and emotional support to patients and families during traumatic situations. Problem-solve complex discharge plans and connect patients to community resources. What We’re Looking For: Strong background in mental health and crisis intervention. Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-stress situations. Skilled in independent decision-making and teamwork. Why Join Us? Work on a multidisciplinary team in a critical care environment. Weekly clinical supervision for LSWAIC social workers to support LICSW licensure. Competitive pay and benefits If you have a passion for behavioral health care across the lifespan and want to make an impact in patient's lives, apply today! Position Summary 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. Responsibilities You will 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 You will provide customer service to the patient, family, physician/APP, and care team members to include discharge milestones and progression to next level of care You will model and orchestrate consistent, professional communications and maintain consistent and proactive communication patterns with colleagues and staff You will delegate responsibilities appropriately but remains accountable for outcomes You will ensure that the patient and family experiences medically appropriate transitions of care
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
- Strong background in mental health and crisis intervention
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-stress situations
- Skilled in independent decision-making and teamwork
Nice To Haves
- 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 remains accountable for outcomes
- Ensure that the patient and family experiences medically appropriate transitions of care
- Conduct mental health, suicide risk, and substance use assessments in a dynamic ER setting
- Collaborate with Crisis Responders, psychiatric facilities, detox centers, and homeless shelters to ensure safe discharges for patients
- Provide resources and emotional support to patients and families during traumatic situations
- Problem-solve complex discharge plans and connect patients to community resources
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Weekly clinical supervision for LSWAIC social workers to support LICSW licensure
- Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development
- Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs
- Medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
