Provides social work services to patients, families and identified caregivers as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

This includes conducting psychosocial assessment, intervention and counseling with a particular emphasis on transitions of care in a healthcare setting
Maintains current knowledge of resources available and shares this information with patients, families and identified caregivers
Collaborates across the organization and with community stakeholders
Works under broad supervision
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

  PRN (As Needed) -Day Shift     

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work required
Licensure and/or certification as required by the State of Idaho; Idaho license by endorsement must be initiated by time of hire and obtained within 3 testing cycles, not to exceed 1 year of employment
1 year of social service experience in a health care setting or social services agency preferred
Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources (information and referral, state/federal financial programs and eligibility requirements, etc.). Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices

 

Working Conditions:

Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements

 

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral  bonus program And much more

   

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

 

Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org with questions, or call our HR front desk at 208-625-4620.

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.