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Job description
Medical Social Worker I
Position Summary:
Provides social work services to patients, families and identified caregivers as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities:
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
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
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 hire
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
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today!
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.
Worksite address
coeur d'alene, ID, 83814, US
Who can apply
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