Pays $83k-$119k — Social Worker market median is ~$96k (14 jobs)
About the Role
Hospital social work. 4x10 hour shifts, rotating weekends. Covington, WA.
Join MultiCare Health System as a Hospital Social Worker – 4x10 Shifts, Rotating Weekends in Covington, Washington, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $83K - $119K
- Medical, dental and retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with MultiCare Health System in Covington, Washington, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Hospital Social Worker is responsible for cross-continuum care coordination, performing psychosocial assessments, and implementing interventions. They ensure medically appropriate transitions of care while providing support to patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and be licensed in the state of Washington as an LICSW or LSWAIC. A minimum of three years of hospital or equivalent experience is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 14% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$101k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
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