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Employment Type:
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Job Description SummaryAt 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.
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
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.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master Social Worker (LMSW) required as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. * All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for the secondary state within 6 months from hire date.
Masters 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Organizations Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.
Provides interventions for patients families and caregivers as appropriate. Interventions may include but are not limited to brief counseling supportive therapy crisis intervention grief counseling psychiatric placement/referral alcohol/drug assessment and referral and referral to alternative community resources.
Participates in care coordination activities for those patients identified as needing social work and/or complex case management interventions.
Works collaboratively with healthcare team members to efficiently allocate resources.
Accurately documents assessments plans and interventions in the EMR.
Responsible for coordination of care to mental health and/or substance abuse facilities.
Responsible for following established patient choice policy.
Responsible for coordinating with physicians and other legal entities relating to but not limited to guardianships involuntary psychiatric holds power of attorney and advanced directives.
Collaborates with physicians and hospital staff through formal and/or informal multidisciplinary case conferences to meet the emotional mental physical and spiritual needs of patients and/or their families/caregivers
Responsible for weekend and holiday social work coverage.
Actively participates in department staff meetings and other teams or committees as required
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate Child Adolescent Adult Geriatric as applicable).
Adheres to the National association of Social Work (NASW) code of ethics and the State Licensure Board of ethics.
Highlights and Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty diverse landscapes and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay generous PTO and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching college savings plans for your family and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
Ministry/Facility Information:
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. Through innovative technologies compassionate staff and healing environments Saint Alphonsus goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered physician-led innovative and community-based.
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
The regions most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race color religion gender marital status national origin age disability sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
