GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

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.

In this role you would be a member of the only inpatient Behavioral Health Department in the Treasure Valley and you will have the opportunity to experience many different scenarios - assisting patients from a variety of experiences - to assist them with returning to a better quality of life, prepared with resources and support. This team functions in a multi-D model providing you the opportunity to work closely with the psychiatrists and the psychiatric technicians to provide a safe, healing environment for patients.

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

• 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 as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric, as applicable)

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

• Assess patient s 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, and 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

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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.