Counselor PRN

COUNSELOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PRN / Boise Idaho

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups

• Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients

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

a) group and family therapy

b) risk assessment

c) chemical dependency groups

d) case management with community providers

e) 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

MINISTRY / FACILITY INFORMATION

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faithbased notforprofit ministry serving communities across Idaho Oregon and northern Nevada. The system includes 4 hospitals 609 licensed beds and 73 clinic locations. Through advanced technology compassionate caregivers and healing environments we are committed to delivering patientcentered physicianled innovative and communityfocused care.

Recognition & Achievements

• Named Americas Best Large Employer 2025 by Forbes

• Ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems nationwide by IBM Watson Health

• Home to the regions most advanced Level II Trauma Center

• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program demonstrating an unwavering commitment to improving patient survival and enhancing quality of life

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.