Pays $75k-$107kSocial Worker market median is ~$96k (15 jobs)

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MultiCare Health System
Spokane, Washington

Hospital Social Worker ED

Social WorkerFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Emergency Department social worker at Deaconess Hospital. Day shifts, 3x12s. Sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Salary $74,610-$107,349.

Join MultiCare Health System as a Hospital Social Worker ED – Sign-On Bonus in Spokane, Washington. 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: $74,610 - $107,349
  • Signing bonus: $10,000.
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with MultiCare Health System in Spokane, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospital Social Worker conducts mental health, suicide risk, and substance use assessments within the Emergency Department. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe patient discharges and provide emotional support to patients and families.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentCrisis interventionSuicide risk assessmentSubstance use assessmentDischarge planningPsychosocial assessmentPsychosocial interventionCare coordinationPatient advocacyCommunicationTeamworkIndependent decision-makingTrauma supportBehavioral health

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 18% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k 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 ~$91k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Up to $10,000
Clinical Supervision
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance