Hospital Social Work Trainee: Grow & Impact

MultiCare Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking an entry-level Hospital Social Worker Trainee at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. You will handle cross-continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and interventions to improve patient care and population health.

The role requires a Masters degree in Social Work with healthcare practicum and WA licensure as LSWAIC with plan to obtain LICSW within four years. Hospital experience preferred; strong health industry knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work with Healthcare-based practicum.
• Licensed in the state of Washington as Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) with a commitment to obtain LICSW within four years.
• Hospital or equivalent experience preferred; experience prior to obtaining a Masters degree may be considered.
• Health industry knowledge preferred.
• Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cross continuum care activities across different sites as appropriate.
• Provide customer service to patient, family, physician/APP and care team during discharge milestones and progression to next level of care.
• Model and orchestrate professional communications with colleagues and staff.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately while remaining accountable for outcomes.
• Ensure patients and families experience medically appropriate transitions of care.

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Job description

MultiCare Health System is seeking an entry-level Hospital Social Worker Trainee at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. You will handle cross-continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and interventions to improve patient care and population health.

The role requires a Masters degree in Social Work with healthcare practicum and WA licensure as LSWAIC with plan to obtain LICSW within four years. Hospital experience preferred; strong health industry knowledge is a plus.