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COUNSELOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGE PLANNING

SUMMARY:

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.

Committed to the healing of body mind and spirit the social worker conducts psychosocial assessments provides education and therapeutic interventions for patients and families as appropriate to achieve an optimal level of care.

HOURS: Monday-Friday daytime hours.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed as one of the following in the state where practicing:

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Two years of post-license experience in related mental health setting preferred

• Case management and discharge planning experience essential.

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA ARC or the Military Training Network is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Know understand incorporate and demonstrate the Organizations Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions

• Primary responsibilities will include case management and discharge planning.

• Assess patients treatment needs and provides appropriate interventions including but not limited to the following:

  • group and family therapy

  • risk assessment

  • chemical dependency groups

  • case management with community providers

  • facilitating and documenting a viable discharge plan

• Complete psychosocial assessment and consult with physicians and hospital staff regarding patient and family psychological issues through formal and/or informal multidisciplinary conferences and treatment planning. May be called to facilitate the Treatment Planning process

• Work cooperatively with immediate team and other hospital caregivers to meet the emotional mental and spiritual needs of patients and/or their family/caregivers

• Complete clinical documentation in required timeframe and within set standards

• Has experience in hospital admission and discharges

• Experience with case management- for both adult and pediatrics

• Familiar with community resources- for both adults and pediatrics

• Possesses an understanding of Medicaid and Medicare

• Possesses an understanding of the Idaho mental health hold and commitment procedures

• Has experience running TX teams

• Passion for mental health and supporting patients with after care

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.

HEALTH SYSTEM 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 100 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.