Medical Social Worker- Home Health and Hospice- Spokane
About the role
The Social Worker Specialist MSW is an excellent opportunity on the Home Health/Hospice team at MultiCare. This position is responsible for psychosocial assessment, consultation, therapeutic interventions, and referrals for patients and families in relation to psychosocial and mental health aspects of medical management.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work required
- Licensed in the state of Washington as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC); or commitment to obtain within 24 months of hire
- Experience working in a home health care situation or equivalent social service agency, experience relative to the medical social work function
- Current BLS Certification required
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
- Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
- Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Pay and Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $74,609.60 - $107,348.80 USD. However, 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.