Medical Social Worker, BSW - Outpatient

Supports the psychosocial needs of Kootenai Health patients within the outpatient setting, working towards enhancing patient safety and wellbeing. 

• Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle


• Administers standardized psychosocial assessments and coordinate supports applicable to patient and family needs


• Conducts financial screenings and connects patients to internal and external funding resources


• Assists patients and families with advance healthcare planning, including Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and POST forms 


• Assesses for complicated grief and anticipatory bereavement related to medical condition and aspects of loss and adjustments along the continuum of illness and care 


• Assists patients and families in coping with serious medical conditions


• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and multidisciplinary team members to meet patient needs 


• Works under general supervision of Social Services manager


• 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


 

Full Time - Day Shift - 80 hours per pay period

Team Highlights

Our Outpatient Social Services team is dedicated to providing care and assistance to patients with psychosocial and mental health related needs in outpatient clinic settings for Kootenai Health.  

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required; Master’s degree preferred


• LBSW as required by the State of Idaho completed within 6 months of hire


• 1 year 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 1^st 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 defined contribution 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 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.