Social Worker, LCSW Play Therapist

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Minot, ND seeks a Social Worker, LCSW to provide psychosocial assessments and support within the behavioral health and hospital setting. The role collaborates with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to promote safety, stabilization, and well-being, guiding patients through treatment decisions and resource navigation.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, crisis intervention, and coordinating connections to community resources, all while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) certification or higher preferred.
• Experience in hospital behavioral health settings is desirable.
• Strong case management and care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs, strengths, barriers, and support systems.
• Participate in development and implementation of care plans with treatment teams to support stabilization and recovery.
• Assist patients and families with discharge planning and connections to community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and patient education within the LBSW scope of practice.
• Document assessments and care coordination activities accurately in the electronic health record.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Patient advocacy

Effective communication

Resource connection

Education

LBSW licensure

Job description

Position Summary

The Social Worker, LCSW provides supportive, goal-directed social work services to patients, families, and support networks within the behavioral health and hospital setting. This role conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, participates in interdisciplinary care planning, and assists patients in accessing resources that promote safety, stabilization, and overall well-being. Working collaboratively with nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary team members, the social worker supports discharge planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of community-based services. Through compassionate communication, clinical insight, and patient advocacy, this position helps individuals understand treatment recommendations and navigate available supports throughout their care experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs, strengths, barriers, and available support systems.
• Participate in the development and implementation of care plans, collaborating with treatment teams to support patient stabilization and recovery.
• Assist patients and families with discharge planning, service referrals, and connection to community resources and support agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and patient education within the scope of practice for a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
• Document assessments, care coordination activities, and patient interactions accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Maintain effective communication with interdisciplinary staff, external agencies, and family members to promote continuity of care and safe transitions.