Palliative Care Social Worker Specialist (MSW)
About the role
The Social Worker Specialist (MSW) at MultiCare is responsible for outcome-based cross-continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and interventions. This role collaborates with physicians, peers, community colleagues, and others to orchestrate care across the health care continuum, aiming to improve patient care, services, population health, and collaborative practices.
Responsibilities
- Outcome-based cross-continuum care coordination
- Psycho-social assessments
- Psycho-social interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, peers, community colleagues, and others to orchestrate care across the health care continuum
- Identify opportunities to continually improve patient care and services
- Achieve collaborative practices that exemplify MultiCare Health System’s commitment to patient-centered care, values, and community engagement
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), or Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA)
- Minimum five (5) years of recent medical experience
- Washington State driver’s license, good driving record, and private auto insurance
- Health industry knowledge preferred
- Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred
- Leadership experience a plus
About Yakima Memorial Hospital
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice, and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.
About the Yakima Community
The Yakima community enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking, and fishing to skiing, rafting, and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes, and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community—perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.
Why MultiCare?
- Rooted in the local community
- Partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for over 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 for 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
- Natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life
Pay and Benefits
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.