Hospital Social Worker

About the job

MultiCare is hiring a full-time social worker for evening shifts in the emergency department at MultiCare Valley Hospital in Spokane Valley. Working on a multidisciplinary team, the social worker handles psychosocial assessments and interventions, care coordination across the continuum and complex discharge planning in a fast-paced setting.

MultiCare Valley Hospital, a fully accredited 123-bed acute-care hospital, has a Level III Trauma Center and advanced cardiac care plus surgical, diagnostic, inpatient and outpatient services.

What you'll do

• Assess emergency department patients for mental health needs, suicide risk and substance use
• Work with psychiatric facilities, detox centers, homeless shelters and crisis responders so patients have safe discharges
• Give patients and families resources and emotional support during traumatic situations
• Work through complex discharge plans and connect patients with community resources
• Coordinate care across the continuum, which may involve clinics, provider practices, urgent care, phone care agency, skilled care and other sites of care
• Provide customer service to patients, families, physicians and APPs, and care team members, including on discharge milestones and moving to the next level of care
• Model and lead consistent, professional communication and keep communication with colleagues and staff consistent and proactive
• Delegate appropriately while remaining accountable for outcomes
• Make sure patients and families experience medically appropriate transitions of care
• Look for ways to keep improving patient care, services and population health

What you need

• A master's degree in social work
• Licensed in Washington state
• An LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) license, or an LSWAIC (Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical) license plus a commitment to earn the LICSW within four years
• At least three years of hospital or equivalent experience
• A strong background in mental health and crisis intervention
• Able to stay calm and compassionate in high-stress situations
• Skilled in making decisions independently and in working as part of a team

Preferred

• Health industry knowledge
• Knowledge of health care financial assistance
• Leadership experience (a plus)

Schedule

• Evening shift, primarily 10-hour shifts; the listed schedule is four 10s from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Full-time, 1.0 FTE

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus for new full-time hires who make a 2-year commitment
• Weekly clinical supervision for LSWAIC social workers working toward LICSW licensure
• Medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits and paid time off
• Tuition assistance, residencies, fellowships and career development
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs for well-being support