Social Worker MSW - PACE/Elder place
Listed compensation
$38.56-$59.88/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides social work services to participants in a manner which is consistent with the mission and core values of Providence Health System.
Spends a majority of time in direct service activities within the Center, including one-on-one and group counseling, interaction with other team members, and ongoing assistance to participants to address social issues.
Based on comprehensive assessments, provides perspective on the social, emotional, cognitive and ethnic factors that impact the creation of an individualized integrated plan of care. Accesses community and financial resources for participants and ensures continuity of care across the continuum.
Conducts social work assessment and intervention in other care settings, including the participant's home, as needed.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence PACE and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work.
- Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License or
- Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate Temporary License or
- Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License or
- Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Temporary License.
- 2 years Social work with geriatric age groups from diverse ethnic cultures.
- 1 year Work experience with geriatric population.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Key Responsibilities
Provides social work services as part of an interdisciplinary team, including counseling and assistance to address social issues. Conducts comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans and ensures continuity of care across various settings.
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker license or associate license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working with geriatric populations from diverse ethnic cultures.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker MSW - PACE/Elder place at Providence a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,454 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,454 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$125k | Social Work median $69k (middle half $66k–$104k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Washington | 140 active | 6,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Social Worker listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment157 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$102k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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