Social Worker - Acute Care

Jimmy Jazz; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

HRA up to $2K

Generous PTO

Loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

South Peninsula Hospital in Alaska seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide advanced psychosocial services across acute care and Psychiatric Emergency Services, combining crisis assessment with ongoing care coordination. The role involves comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, behavioral health evaluations, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Base pay is $43.17/hour, with a union, dayshift schedule, generous benefits, and opportunities for loan

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program or equivalent recognized accrediting body.
• Current, unrestricted license authorizing independent clinical social work practice in the state or jurisdiction of employment (LCSW or equivalent).
• Clinical experience in an acute care hospital, emergency department, crisis service, inpatient behavioral health setting, or comparable high-acuity environment; two or more years of post-licensure experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, clinical consultation, and patient and family support, with acute care serving as the primary assignment.
• Provide scheduled Psychiatric Emergency Services coverage, including behavioral health evaluations, suicide and violence risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and safety planning.
• Collaborate with patients, families, interdisciplinary care teams, behavioral health providers, community agencies, and other partners to develop safe and appropriate plans of care and transitions.
• Assess and respond to complex behavioral health and psychosocial concerns, including substance use, abuse or neglect, housing and resource needs, guardianship, safety concerns, and barriers to treatment or discharge.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, facilitate referrals and handoffs, and practice in accordance with professional ethics, licensure requirements, organizational policy, and applicable law.

Skills

psychosocial assessment

crisis intervention

care coordination

communication

EHR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

• Base Pay $43.17 / Hour
• Employee Type Active - Full-Time

Description

Bring your clinical expertise to a role where you can make a meaningful difference for patients and families during some of their most vulnerable and complex moments.

Job Highlights

• Meaningful Clinical Impact: Provide advanced clinical social work services across acute care and Psychiatric Emergency Services, combining continuity of care with crisis assessment and intervention.
• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a 2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, clinical consultation, and patient and family support, with acute care serving as the primary assignment.
• Provide scheduled Psychiatric Emergency Services coverage, including behavioral health evaluations, suicide and violence risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and safety planning.
• Collaborate with patients, families, interdisciplinary care teams, behavioral health providers, community agencies, and other partners to develop safe and appropriate plans of care and transitions.
• Assess and respond to complex behavioral health and psychosocial concerns, including substance use, abuse or neglect, housing and resource needs, guardianship, safety concerns, and barriers to treatment or discharge.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, facilitate referrals and handoffs, and practice in accordance with professional ethics, licensure requirements, organizational policy, and applicable law.

Knowledge and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program or equivalent recognized accrediting body.
• Current, unrestricted license authorizing independent clinical social work practice in the state or jurisdiction of employment (LCSW or equivalent).
• Clinical experience in an acute care hospital, emergency department, crisis service, inpatient behavioral health setting, or comparable high-acuity environment; two or more years of post-licensure experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, de-escalation, and clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance-use disorders, trauma-informed care, social drivers of health, mandated reporting, confidentiality, community resources, and applicable emergency behavioral health requirements.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, establish rapport, communicate effectively during emotionally charged situations, and independently prioritize competing needs while recognizing when consultation or escalation is necessary.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, secure communication systems, and standard office technology.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to move throughout clinical areas, remain at a workstation for portions of the shift, communicate effectively in person and electronically, and respond promptly to urgent clinical situations, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska . This position works primarily in acute inpatient care with scheduled coverage in Psychiatric Emergency Services, offering the opportunity to work closely with interdisciplinary teams and community partners in a small, community-focused healthcare environment. The work is fast-paced and may involve frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and emotionally complex situations.

Job Hazards:

This role may involve exposure to infectious illness, bodily fluids, emotionally distressed individuals, and potentially unsafe or unpredictable patient behavior.

Additional Information

• FTE 1
• Position type Union
• Shift Type Days
• EEO Notice We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.