Pays $32.92-$51.11/hrSocial Worker market median is ~$89k (11 jobs)

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Providence
Spokane, Washington

Social Worker MSW - Adult Psychiatric

Social WorkerFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Adult psychiatric social work in Spokane, WA. $68K-$106K plus $5K sign-on. Full benefits.

Join Providence as a Social Worker MSW – Adult Psychiatric in Spokane, Washington. Provides comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment/interventions/advocacy of patients and their support systems. The Social Worker incorporates concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $32.92 - $51.11/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $5,000.
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Providence in Spokane, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develops evidence-informed, person-centered care plans for patients. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver treatment, interventions, and advocacy across the care continuum.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and possess a Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License upon hire. Two years of hospital experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentClinical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient AdvocacyCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral ChangeNeurobiologyLife Span DevelopmentEvidence-informed PracticePerson-centered CareCrisis Intervention

Psychiatry — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$87k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$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.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer matching
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sign-on Bonus $5,000