Social Work Counselor for Behavioral Health, FT Days

Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 2, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time Shift:

Day Shift
Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Committed to the healing of body, mind, and spirit, the social worker conducts psychosocial assessments, provides education and therapeutic interventions for patients, and families as appropriate to achieve an optimal level of care.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required
• MSW/CSW, LMFT, LPC, or LCPC licensure in the State of Idaho required
• Certification through National Board for Certified Counselors desirable
• Two years of experience in hospital, medical social work or related field preferred
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric, as applicable)
  • Revenue Management: Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients
  • Assess patient's treatment needs and provides appropriate interventions, including but not limited to the following:
    • group and family therapy
    • risk assessment
    • chemical dependency groups
    • case management with community providers
    • facilitating and documenting a viable discharge plan
    • Complete psychosocial assessment and consult with physicians and hospital staff regarding patient and family psychological issues through formal and/or informal multidisciplinary conferences and treatment planning. May be called to facilitate the Treatment Planning process
    • Work cooperatively with immediate team and other hospital caregivers to meet the emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of patients and/or their family/caregivers
    • Complete clinical documentation in required timeframe and within set standards Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
      
      Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
      
      

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