Behavioral Health Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% differential on base pay

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley in Utah seeks a Behavioral Health Social Worker for a PRN role to participate in patient assessment, counseling, support, and resource linkage across acute care, outpatient, and community settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and staff, leading groups, and educating patients and families about illness and treatment options. Requires MSW or equivalent, licensure, and BLS; PRN offers a 15% pay differential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related required.
• One year of related clinical experience required.
• Current State License as CSW/LSW or LPC required.
• Current Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial history, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interviews and clinical data.
• Provide counseling to patients and families and organize support groups.
• Coordinate with physicians and medical staff to aid treatment decisions and resource linkage.
• Advocate for patients and families, addressing ethical dilemmas and unmet needs.
• Educate patients and families to increase knowledge of illness, treatment options and appropriate care levels.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related

One year of related clinical experience

Current State License (CSW/LSW/LPC)

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Behavioral Health Social Worker, you will participate in patient assessment, counseling, support, and resource linkage. You will provide counseling to patients and families as well as organizing and leading support groups.

Every day, you will work closely with physicians and other medical staff to aid patients in understanding treatment options, facilitating decision-making, as well as providing a variety of other casework services in acute care areas, outpatient, and in the community. Your role demands empathy, strong communication, and collaborative problem-solving to ensure comprehensive support for patients and families navigating mental health challenges.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically contribute to comprehensive patient care by meticulously assessing needs, providing counseling, support, and vital resource linkage for patients and families. You will demonstrate exceptional collaboration with physicians and medical staff, guiding decision-making and delivering essential casework services across acute care, outpatient, and community settings, thereby enhancing patient well-being and understanding of treatment options.

• Assesses patient's psychosocial history, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, and clinical data.

• Identifies patient needs and current resources (e.g., financial, patient rights, insurance, family support).

• Provides social casework services as part of an interdisciplinary approach.

• Functions as a patient advocate by communicating with patient, family, and staff regarding ethical dilemmas and identifying patient needs unmet by current resources and exploring alternate methods to meet patient needs.

• Demonstrates the ability to build a trusting relationship with patients and families that will aid in adjustment to illness, loss, and decision making regarding the patients' treatment and care.

• Provides education to increase patient and family knowledge of illness, health maintenance/treatment options, and use of appropriate level of care.

This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related

• One (1) year of related clinical experience

• Current State License as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Current Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women’s Choice Award for America’s 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

Pay Range

$30.10 - $44.77 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.