Social Worker MSW - Acute Care & ED

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 here 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

Yakima 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.

Position Summary

The Social Worker MSW is responsible for aiding participants and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with remaining in their home environment. In this role you will be able to apply your strong analysis, interpretation and interpersonal skills to support patients through complex issues.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW, AAC as required by department. Individuals who have submitted a completed associate license application to the Washington State Department of Health may begin practicing under supervision for up to 120 days while their application is pending.
• Experience working in a hospital/acute situation or equivalent social service agency, experience relative to the medical social work function
• Depending on assigned area, BLS Certification may be required

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.

Pay and Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. The pay scale is $33.19 - $48.23 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.