Palliative Care Social Worker (MSW) - Sign-On $10k

Commonspirit-Health; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA is hiring a Palliative Care Social Worker Specialist (MSW). This full-time role focuses on outcome-based cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and interventions alongside physicians and care teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work, WA licensure (LASW/LICSW/LSWAA), a valid WA driver’s license, and at least five years of medical experience. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed in the state of Washington as LASW, LICSW, or LSWAAS (LSWAA).
• Must have a Washington State driver’s license, good driving record and private auto insurance.
• Minimum five (5) years of recent medical experience.
• Note: additional experience will be considered for starting salary.
• Health industry knowledge preferred.
• Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred.
• Leadership experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-continuum care with physicians and care teams.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and population health.

Skills

WA licensure LASW/LICSW/LSWAA

Driver's license and driving record

5+ years medical experience

Health industry knowledge

Leadership experience a plus

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA is hiring a Palliative Care Social Worker Specialist (MSW). This full-time role focuses on outcome-based cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and interventions alongside physicians and care teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work, WA licensure (LASW/LICSW/LSWAA), a valid WA driver’s license, and at least five years of medical experience. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.