Social Worker-Palliative Care MSW

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 54,332 - 86,168; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Palliative Care Social Worker Specialist (MSW) in Auburn, Washington, to support participants and families facing health challenges. The role involves conducting assessments, coordinating services, and providing emotional support through interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and relevant licensure, along with experience in hospital settings. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital/acute setting or equivalent social service agency.
• Proficient in medical social work functions.

Responsibilities

• Administer assessment tools and gather data for service needs.
• Interview families to identify the social work needs of the participants.
• Contact community resources to coordinate services.
• Provide ongoing assessment of the participant’s status and needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all assessments and evaluations.

Skills

Analysis and interpretation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure as LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW

Job description

Palliative Care Social Worker Specialist (MSW)

FTE: 1.0 | Shift: Day | Schedule: M-F, 0730-1600

The Social Worker MSW supports participants and their families with personal and environmental challenges that may impair health or ability to remain in their home environment. In this role you will use strong analysis, interpretation, and interpersonal skills to help patients navigate complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer assessment tools and gather data; determine the need for optional services.
• Interview families to identify the social work needs of the participant.
• Contact community resources to coordinate services.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment of the participant’s social, emotional, and cognitive status and needs, involving the participant and other staff in the assessment process.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work; licensure as LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW (as required by department).
• Experience in a hospital/acute setting or equivalent social service agency, within the medical social work function.

Pay and Benefits

Pay scale: $39.44 – $62.55 per hour (compensation varies by skill set, experience, and certification). Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, retirement plans, paid time off, and other supports.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.