Position Summary Provides clinical therapeutic services; to include therapeutic modalities, brief therapy, and case management services to patients and families. Provides general social work services, as necessary, linking patients and families to appropriate referrals and/or assisting them in meeting their needs.
Responsibilities Have knowledge of common mental health and substance use disorders
Screen and assess patients for social determinants and connect, link, and refer patients to appropriate resources; Collaborate with primary care providers and other Kootenai Health providers, as needed to collaborate and coordinate patient care
Complete initial and ongoing diagnostic/comprehensive assessment with each patient
Conduct strengths based, patient-centered treatment plans, providing evidenced based interventions and counseling services
Support the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload. Closely coordinate care with patient’s primary care doctor, or others who are involved in the patient’s care, as indicated
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patient outcomes
Understand insurance payer requirements and processes for billing
Meet minimum direct service requirements defined by your manager
Complete clinical documentation within required timelines
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required
Participate in and use clinical supervision and consultation as indicated or required
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Performs other related duties as assigned
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work or counseling required
Current licensure in Idaho as a LCSW/LCPC, or current licensure in another state as LCSW/LCPC or equivalent AND license in the State of Idaho to be obtained within six months
Certification in Case Management preferred
Minimum 2 years’ experience providing service in a mental health setting required; hospital or outpatient experience preferred
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 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:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
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, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral program
And much more
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! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
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.
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
Employee referral bonus program
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