Social Worker - Inpatient

FTE: 1.0, Day shift, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends. Eligible Social Workers may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Position Summary

The Social Worker MSW aids participants and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with remaining in their home environment. Apply strong analysis, interpretation, and interpersonal skills to support patients through complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer assessment tools and gather data for assessment to identify needed services.
• Interview families to determine social work needs of the participant.
• Contact community resources to coordinate services.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment of participant's social, emotional, and cognitive status and needs, involving participant and other staff members.
• Ensure accurate documentation is maintained for all assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, or LICSW as required by department.
• Experience working in a hospital/acute setting or equivalent social service agency, relevant to medical social work.

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities include the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute.

About The Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools, and abundant parks and recreation—all while being close to big-city opportunities.

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 maintain balance.
• 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.

Pay

The pay scale is $43.47 - $66.15 USD per hour. Pay is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale aligned with the applicant’s years of experience.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.