Hospital Social Worker - OCED

MultiCare Health System; Federal Way (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a part-time Hospital Social Worker for the OCED in Federal Way. The role focuses on cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and interventions to support patient transitions and outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work, WA licensure (LICSW or LSWAIC with LICSW within four years), and at least three years of hospital experience. Strong communication and leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed in the state of Washington (LICSW) or LSWAIC with LICSW within four years.
• At least three years of hospital or equivalent experience.
• Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform cross continuum care coordination across clinic, urgent care, and hospital settings.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver psychosocial interventions.
• Support discharge planning and transitions to the next level of care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and care teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Model professional communication and maintain proactive stakeholder engagement.

Skills

LICSW eligibility

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

## Hospital Social Worker - OCEDApplylocations: Federal Way, Washingtontime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR81718**Join a team that shares your calling** At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. **FTE:** 0.3, **Shift:** Evening, **Schedule:** one 12 hour shift variable days**Position Summary**The Hospital Social Worker is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions. In this role you will identify opportunities to continually improve patient care, services and population health.**Responsibilities:*** You will perform cross continuum care activities, which may include clinic, provider practice, urgent care, phone care agency, skilled care, or other sites of care, as appropriate* You will provide customer service to the patient, family, physician/APP, and care team members to include discharge milestones and progression to next level of care* You will model and orchestrate consistent, professional communications and maintain consistent and proactive communication patterns with colleagues and staff* You will delegate responsibilities appropriately but remains accountable for outcomes* You will ensure that the patient and family experiences medically appropriate transitions of care**Requirements:*** Master’s degree in Social Work* Licensed in the state of Washington* Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW); OR Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) with a commitment to obtain their LICSW within four (4) years* Minimum three (3) years Hospital or equivalent experience* Health industry knowledge preferred* Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred* Leadership experience a plus**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 Benefit Expectations**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 $39.85 - $57.35 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.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.