Hospital Social Worker
About the Role
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is seeking a Hospital Social Worker to join the Inpatient Case Management team. This role involves cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and interventions. The schedule is 5x8s with rotating weekends. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for new full-time hires with a 2-year commitment.
What You'll Do
- Conduct mental health, suicide risk, and substance use assessments
- Collaborate with Crisis Responders, psychiatric facilities, detox centers, and homeless shelters to ensure safe discharges for patients
- Provide resources and emotional support to patients and families during traumatic situations
- Problem-solve complex discharge plans and connect patients to community resources
- Perform cross continuum care activities, which may include clinic, provider practice, urgent care, phone care agency, skilled care, or other sites of care, as appropriate
- Provide customer service to the patient, family, physician/APP, and care team members to include discharge milestones and progression to next level of care
- Model and orchestrate consistent, professional communications and maintain consistent and proactive communication patterns with colleagues and staff
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately but remain accountable for outcomes
- Ensure that the patient and family experience medically appropriate transitions of care
What We're Looking For
- Strong background in mental health and crisis intervention
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-stress situations
- Skilled in independent decision-making and teamwork
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work
- Licensed in the state of Washington
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW); OR Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) with a commitment to obtain their LICSW within four (4) years
- Minimum three (3) years Hospital or equivalent experience
Qualifications
- Health industry knowledge preferred
- Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred
- Leadership experience a plus
Why Join Us?
- Work on a multidisciplinary team in a critical care environment
- Weekly clinical supervision for LSWAIC social workers to support LICSW licensure
- Competitive pay and benefits
Pay
The pay scale is $74,609.60 - $107,348.80 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
About Deaconess Hospital
Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.
About the Spokane Community
Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.
Why MultiCare?
- Rooted in the local community: Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
- Growth and education: Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
- Well-being and support: Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
- Living our values: Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
- Belonging for all: Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.