Social Worker - Acute Care at South Peninsula Hospital Social Worker - Acute Care at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Show Map Location 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States Base Pay $43.17 / Hour Job Category Clinical Professional, Discharge Planner Employee Type Active - Full-Time Description Bring your clinical expertise to a role where you can make a meaningful difference for patients and families during some of their most vulnerable and complex moments.

Job Highlights Meaningful Clinical Impact:

Provide advanced clinical social work services across acute care and Psychiatric Emergency Services, combining continuity of care with crisis assessment and intervention.

Community-Centric:

Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.

Benefits:

South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a 2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, clinical consultation, and patient and family support, with acute care serving as the primary assignment. Provide scheduled Psychiatric Emergency Services coverage, including behavioral health evaluations, suicide and violence risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and safety planning. Collaborate with patients, families, interdisciplinary care teams, behavioral health providers, community agencies, and other partners to develop safe and appropriate plans of care and transitions. Assess and respond to complex behavioral health and psychosocial concerns, including substance use, abuse or neglect, housing and resource needs, guardianship, safety concerns, and barriers to treatment or discharge. Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, facilitate referrals and handoffs, and practice in accordance with professional ethics, licensure requirements, organizational policy, and applicable law. Knowledge and Experience Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program or equivalent recognized accrediting body. Current, unrestricted license authorizing independent clinical social work practice in the state or jurisdiction of employment (LCSW or equivalent). Clinical experience in an acute care hospital, emergency department, crisis service, inpatient behavioral health setting, or comparable high-acuity environment; two or more years of post-licensure experience is preferred. Demonstrated skill in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, de-escalation, and clinical documentation. Knowledge of mental health and substance-use disorders, trauma-informed care, social drivers of health, mandated reporting, confidentiality, community resources, and applicable emergency behavioral health requirements. Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, establish rapport, communicate effectively during emotionally charged situations, and independently prioritize competing needs while recognizing when consultation or escalation is necessary. Proficiency with electronic health records, secure communication systems, and standard office technology.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to move throughout clinical areas, remain at a workstation for portions of the shift, communicate effectively in person and electronically, and respond promptly to urgent clinical situations, with reasonable accommodations as applicable. Environment South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. This position works primarily in acute inpatient care with scheduled coverage in Psychiatric Emergency Services, offering the opportunity to work closely with interdisciplinary teams and community partners in a small, community-focused healthcare environment. The work is fast-paced and may involve frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and emotionally complex situations.

Job Hazards:

This role may involve exposure to infectious illness, bodily fluids, emotionally distressed individuals, and potentially unsafe or unpredictable patient behavior. Additional Information FTE 1 Position type Union Shift Type Days EEO Notice We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics. Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer - friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities - hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more! South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey. SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage. We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

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//jobs.sphosp.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at 907-235-0950 or email jobs@sphosp.org.