Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

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.

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.

• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• 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. 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 region’s 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 to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran