Hospital Social Worker Emergency Department

11 days ago
Washington$82K - $118KPart TimeSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join MultiCare Health System as a Hospital Social Worker – Emergency Department in United States. You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • will identify opportunities to continually improve patient care, services and population health.
  • 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 Health industry knowledge preferred Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred Leadership experience a plus Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
  • provide customer service to the patient, family, physician/APP, and care team members to include discharge m.
  • provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benef.

Requirements

  • winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future Well

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $82K - $118K

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join MultiCare Health System as a Hospital Social Worker – Emergency Department.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionMental Health EvaluationsSBIRTsCollaborationAbuse ReportingNeglect ConcernsResource ReferralEmotional SupportTraumatic Patient SituationsDischarge PlanningCare CoordinationPsychosocial AssessmentPsychosocial InterventionCommunication
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospital Social Worker Emergency Department at MultiCare Health System a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at MultiCare Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

MultiCare Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $39k to $56k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Evaluations, SBIRTs, Collaboration, Abuse Reporting, Neglect Concerns, Resource Referral. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospital Social Worker is responsible for cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions across various care sites. This role involves identifying opportunities to continually improve patient care, services, and population health.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
3.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

11d ago

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