Provides advocacy, education, assessments and interventions to patients and families in the inpatient hospital setting to achieve an optimal level of care. Coordinates with medical staff and outside organizations to establish specific treatment plans and facilitate transition planning to achieve quality clinical outcomes.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Those colleagues hired before January 1, 2020 must provide licensure or proof of application in process in their secondary state by August 28, 2020. Individuals hired in this role after January 1, 2020, must provide licensure or proof of application in their secondary state by August 28, 2020 or within six months of hire, whichever date is later.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required
• Experience in case management, addiction services, mental health, or population health management desired.
• Two years of experience in hospital setting or medical social work setting preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for following established patient choice policy.
• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Collaborates with physicians and hospital staff through formal and/or informal multidisciplinary case conferences to meet the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual needs of patients and/or their families/caregivers
• Responsible for coordinating with physicians and other legal entities relating to, but not limited to, guardianships, involuntary psychiatric holds, power of attorney, and advanced directives.
• Actively participates in department staff meetings and other teams or committees as required
• Provides interventions for patients, families, and caregivers as appropriate. Interventions may include but are not limited to brief counseling, supportive therapy, crisis intervention, grief counseling, psychiatric placement/referral, alcohol/drug assessment and referral, and referral to alternative community resources.
• Participates in care coordination activities for those patients identified as needing social work and/or complex case management interventions.
• Works collaboratively with healthcare team members to efficiently allocate resources.
• Responsible for weekend and holiday social work coverage.
• Accurately documents assessments, plans, and interventions in the EMR.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
• Responsible for coordination of care to mental health and/or substance abuse facilities.
• Adheres to the National association of Social Work (NASW) code of ethics and the State Licensure Board of ethics.

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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.