Social Work - Social Worker
Multicare Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, WA
5x8 hrs, Flexible
Sign-On Bonus
$81K-117K/yearOverview
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care360 bedsEpic Systems Corporation
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Sign-On bonus$10,000
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
- 403b retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Sign-On bonus
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
You Belong Here.
At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced Hospital Social Workers for 0.75 FTE or larger!
Up to $10,000 for relocation assistance based on mileage! All agreements come with a 2 year agreement to MultiCare!
FTE:
- 1.0 FTE 10 hour shifts 8-6 for Family Birth Center
- Tacoma General Hospital
- PRN Allenmore Hospital - Must have HSW CM experience to be considered!
- 0.5 Days at Allenmore Emergency Department (Weekends ONLY)
- 0.6 Nights at Allenmore Emergency Department (12 hr Nights for Friday/Saturday)
- 0.9 Nights Allenmore Hospital & 0.9 Days at Tacoma General Hospital
- 1.0 Days at Tacoma General Hospital Inpatient and Allenmore Emergency Department
Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights at Tacoma General Hospital and Allenmore Hospital
Schedule: Rotating weekends
Able to take on Hospital Social Work Trainee's:
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 with Healthcare-based practicum
- Licensed in the state of Washington as Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) with a commitment to obtain their LICSW within four (4) years
- Hospital or equivalent experience preferred; experience prior to obtaining a Master’s degree may be considered
- Health industry knowledge preferred
- Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred
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
Our Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.
Why MultiCare?
- Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
- Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
- Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
- Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023
- Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
- Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
- Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn
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 $81,245.00 - $116,938.00 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.
Facility
Multicare Tacoma General Hospital
Pros
Pay was good.
Cons
Manger was manipulative and untrustworthy. Case load was not manageable. At times trying to mange 70+ cases.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 360 beds
- Epic Systems Corporation
Employer
MultiCare Health System
About Tacoma, WA
- The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
- Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
- Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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