Inpatient Social Worker - Per Diem

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA, seeks a Social Worker to support patients’ psychosocial needs and assist in treatment planning and discharge coordination. The role involves psycho-education, short-term therapy, group sessions, and collaborative care with an interdisciplinary team.

Required licensure includes AAC or LSWAIC, with training in BLS, First Aid, Handle with Care, and de-escalation. Preferred licenses include LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, LASW, or psychologist licensure.

Qualifications

• Licensure as AAC or LSWAIC required.
• BLS, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-escalation training provided.
• Preferred: LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, LASW, or Psychologist.
• Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate emotional, behavioral, developmental, social, and support needs.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions to support treatment goals.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with patients and families.
• Facilitate treatment planning meetings and coordinate care with the treatment team.
• Assist patients and families with identifying resources and discharge planning needs.
• Monitor progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Facilitate family meetings and maintain clear communication with the team.
• Maintain timely, accurate, compliant clinical documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Group therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Treatment planning

Education

AAC license

LSWAIC license

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Social Worker supports patients in meeting their psychosocial needs and achieving emotional health. They facilitate treatment planning, conduct assessments, provide psycho-education, offer short-term therapy, lead group sessions, and coordinate discharge planning with community resources. Using evidence-based practices, they help clients reach their optimal mental and emotional well-being.

Required:

Licenced Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC)

BLS, First Aid, Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation (INBH Provided)

Preferred: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Psychologist

Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' emotional, behavioral, developmental, social, and support needs.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions to support treatment goals and patient progress.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Facilitate treatment planning meetings and coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical disciplines.
• Assist patients and families with identifying resources and addressing psychosocial, educational, financial, and discharge planning needs.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust interventions as appropriate.
• Facilitate family meetings and support ongoing communication between patients, families, and the treatment team.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning activities.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.