Acute Inpatient Social Worker

Saint Alphonsus; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Nampa, ID seeks a licensed social worker to provide advocacy, education, assessments and interventions to patients and families in the inpatient hospital setting, coordinating with medical staff to establish treatment plans and support transition planning.

The role emphasizes care coordination, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and connecting patients with community resources, ensuring ethical practice and adherence to NASW codes while serving diverse age

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• LMSW licensure required; LCSW preferred; licensure or application in process for secondary state within 6 months from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides interventions for patients, families, and caregivers such as brief counseling, supportive therapy, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources.
• Participates in care coordination activities for patients needing social work and complex case management.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to allocate resources efficiently.
• Documents assessments, plans, and interventions in the EMR.
• Coordinates with physicians and legal entities on guardianships, involuntary holds, power of attorney, and advance directives.
• Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences to address patients' emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Provides weekend and holiday social work coverage.
• Engages in department meetings and committees as required.
• Demonstrates ability to care for all age groups: Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable.
• Adheres to NASW code of ethics and licensure board standards.

Skills

LMSW licensing

LCSW preferred

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Summary

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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Summary

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.

Requirements

• 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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

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 5 hospitals, 595 licensed beds, and 86 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.

• America's Best Large Employers 2025 and America's Best-in-State Employers 2026
• 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.

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.