Evening Inpatient Social Worker — Care & Transitions Expert

Trinity Health Corp.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Nampa Medical Center in Idaho. This full-time role, evening shift, provides advocacy, education, assessments, and interventions to patients and families in an inpatient hospital setting.

The position coordinates with medical staff and outside organizations to plan treatment and transitions for quality outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and LMSW licensure (Idaho or Oregon); LCSW is

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• LMSW licensure required per state (Idaho or Oregon); LCSW preferred.
• Proof of licensure or application in process within 6 months from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides interventions for patients, families, and caregivers as appropriate. Interventions may include brief counseling, supportive therapy, crisis intervention, grief counseling, psychiatric placement/referral, alcohol/drug assessment and referral, and referral to community resources.
• Participates in care coordination activities for patients requiring social work and/or complex case management interventions.
• Works with healthcare team to allocate resources efficiently.
• Documents assessments, plans, and interventions in the EMR.

Skills

LMSW

LCSW (preferred)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Nampa Medical Center in Idaho. This full-time role, evening shift, provides advocacy, education, assessments, and interventions to patients and families in an inpatient hospital setting.

The position coordinates with medical staff and outside organizations to plan treatment and transitions for quality outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and LMSW licensure (Idaho or Oregon); LCSW is