Inpatient Social Worker: Care Coordination & Support

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

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