Social Services

Join Our Team as a Social Services Professional – LICSW Unit

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Services professional to join our LICSW unit in Spokane, WA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a compassionate healthcare expert passionate about making a meaningful impact in psychiatric hospital settings. If you hold an LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC certification and thrive in multidisciplinary environments, we want you on our team to provide exceptional care and advocacy for patients and their families.

Shift and Schedule

Night Shift (4 x 10 hours): 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in social services, particularly in psychiatric or acute hospital settings
• Proficiency with Epic charting system (required)
• Certification as LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC (required)
• Hands-on experience in psychiatric hospital settings including managing 5150/Involuntary holds
• Expertise in conducting comprehensive intake and admission screenings
• Ability to perform thorough bio-psychosocial assessments
• Strong patient and family education, support, and advocacy skills
• Proven knowledge in Adoption/Foster Care and Protective Services including adult and child protective services
• Capability to conduct crisis assessments and interventions related to teen suicide, drug/alcohol issues, and school violence
• Skills coordinating care collaboratively with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity
• Understanding of major disease processes including Dementia and psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of cultural issues and community programs including Medicaid and Medicare
• Ability to work effectively in emergency department and psychiatric hospital units

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complete intake and admission screenings for psychiatric patients, including voluntary and involuntary holds (5150)
• Perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and initial evaluations to inform treatment planning
• Provide ongoing patient and family education, support, and advocacy to facilitate understanding and engagement
• Identify social, emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related concerns and develop appropriate intervention plans
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including internal staff and external community resources to ensure seamless patient care and discharge planning
• Manage cases with an emphasis on care coordination and utilization review, ensuring efficient resource use
• Facilitate crisis intervention and management for patients experiencing mental health emergencies or acute distress
• Work closely with protective services – adult and child – including managing emergency detentions, guardianships, and powers of attorney
• Prepare clinical assessment reports and document pertinent information accurately within the Epic system
• Provide individualized education to patients and caregivers to support discharge readiness and continuity of care
• Apply professional ethical principles and advocate for culturally sensitive care delivery

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in psychiatric social work, preferably within hospital settings
• Proficiency in Epic electronic health record system for accurate and timely documentation
• Demonstrated experience with crisis assessment, intervention, and management
• Solid understanding of state protective services statutes and procedures including adult and child protective services
• Ability to work night shifts as scheduled
• Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing case documentation and care coordination

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of $61.00 - $72.00, offered through Quick2Hire staffing agency. As a Quick2Hire professional, you will have access to a dedicated recruiter focused on your career growth and enjoy the convenience of weekly pay.

If you are a compassionate and skilled social services professional seeking a rewarding night shift role in Spokane, WA, apply now to join our team and make a difference.

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