Social Worker, Mental Health

Employment Type

Full time

Day Shift

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Provides advocacy, education, assessments and interventions to patients and families in the inpatient hospital setting to achieve an optimal level of care. Coordinates with medical staff and outside organizations to establish specific treatment plans and facilitate transition planning to achieve quality clinical outcomes.

• Master Social Worker (LMSW) required (Idaho or Oregon);
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. All candidates must provide licensure or proof of application in process for the secondary state within 6 months from hire date.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Two years of experience in hospital setting or medical social work setting preferred.
• Experience in case management, addiction services, mental health, or population health management desired.

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Provides interventions for patients, families, and caregivers as appropriate (brief counseling, supportive therapy, crisis intervention, grief counseling, psychiatric placement/referral, alcohol/drug assessment and referral, and referral to community resources).
• Participates in care coordination activities for patients identified as needing social work or complex case management interventions.
• Works collaboratively with healthcare team members to efficiently allocate resources.
• Accurately documents assessments, plans, and interventions in the EMR.
• Coordinates mental health and/or substance abuse facility care.
• Follows established patient choice policy.
• Coordinates with physicians and other legal entities regarding guardian ships, involuntary psychiatric holds, power of attorney, and advanced directives.
• Collaborates with physicians and hospital staff through multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Provides weekend and holiday social work coverage.
• Participates in department staff meetings and committees as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to care for all assigned age groups (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Adheres to NASW code of ethics and State Licensure Board of ethics.

• Market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple comprehensive benefits beginning day one.
• Benefits include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities for growth.

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health.
• Region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II).
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and equal opportunity. We recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.