Hospital Social Worker

Location: Puyallup, WA 98371 FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F with rotating weekends Position Summary The Social Worker MSW is responsible for aiding participants and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with remaining in their home environment. The role applies strong analysis, interpretation and interpersonal skills to support patients through complex issues. Responsibilities You will administer assessment tools and gather data for assessment, and assess for optional needed services You will interview families to determine social work needs of the participant You will contact community resources to coordinate services You will provide initial and ongoing assessment of participant's social, emotional and cognitive status and needs, involving participant and other staff members in the assessment You will ensure accurate documentation is maintained for all assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW as required by department Experience working in a hospital/acute situation or equivalent social service agency, experience relative to the medical social work function 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 $43.47 - $66.15 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr