Social Worker (LCSW) / Trauma Services

Overview

• Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Trauma Services Master's Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pocatello, ID.
• Why Join Us?
• Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health benefits and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Get to Know Your Team: Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.
• PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• The Trauma Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health assessment services to trauma patients.
• Oversees and supports other staff in Screening and Brief Intervention for alcohol misuse, acute stress disorder, and other mental health needs of trauma patients.
• Provides and utilizes assessment and intervention strategies that promote improvement of mental health, psychosocial problems, efficient use of psychiatric and medical resources, and facilitate safe and appropriate treatment and discharge.
• Provides therapy or counseling services to individuals and families who have experienced traumatic events such as fires, accidents, homicides, or suicides.
• Coordinates with other members of the treatment team to ensure that clients receive appropriate care and disposition.
• Oversee screening and referral program for all trauma patients in accordance with American College of Surgeons standards.
• Assists with discharge planning as needed.

Qualifications