Hospital Social Worker

Join a team that shares your calling

At Multi Care, 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: 1.0,
Shift: Day,
Schedule: M-F with rotating weekends

Hospital Social Worker - Inpatient

Location: Deaconess Case Management
Schedule: 5x8s with rotating weekends
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for new full-time hires with a 2-year commitment

Are you a social worker who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working independently? Join our Inpatient Case Management team and make a difference when patients need it most.

• Conduct mental health, suicide risk, and substance use assessments.
• Collaborate with Crisis Responders, psychiatric facilities, detox centers, and homeless shelters to ensure safe discharges for patients.
• Provide resources and emotional support to patients and families during traumatic situations.
• Problem-solve complex discharge plans and connect patients to community resources.

• Strong background in mental health and crisis intervention.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-stress situations.
• Skilled in independent decision-making and teamwork.

• Work on a multidisciplinary team in a critical care environment.
• Weekly clinical supervision for LSWAIC social workers to support LICSW licensure.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

The Hospital Social Worker is an exciting opportunity at Multi Care, 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.

• 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

• 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

Founded in 1896, Multi Care Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

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