Job Description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a team-oriented Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our Imaging Team!

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing initial evaluations, individual, and group therapy. In addition, this position will provide consultation services and suicide risk analysis to our bariatric patient population

Essential Functions:

• Provides consultations to clients
• Initial mental health evaluations resulting in treatment plans
• Assessing clients using standardized assessment/screening tools, measures, etc.
• Provide brief, solution focused therapy
• Provide group psychoeducation/treatment related to chronic medical conditions;
• provide information and referral services;
• Care coordination
• Crisis assessments/triage with appropriate interventions
• Provision of other services related to wellness
• Documentation of services provided in accordance with requirements
• Other related activities designed to provide integrated health care services
• Individual psychotherapy with clients
• Documentation and scheduling in electronic health record

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Master’s Degree in related field
• Current LCSW licensure through Idaho Board of Medicine
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and medical record review
• Effective interpersonal skills
• 3-4 years of relatable experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Bariatric focused experience preferred

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally, and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for eligible positions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**