Employment Type: Part timeShift: Rotating ShiftDescription: 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: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.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required
MSW/CSW, LMFT, LPC, or LCPC licensure in the State of Idaho required
Certification through National Board for Certified Counselors desirable
Two years of experience in hospital, medical social work or related field 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
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

Our CommitmentRooted 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.

Social Work Counselor for Behavioral Health, PRN

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