Behavioral Health/Social Work Opportunities

With the changing landscape of healthcare, now more than ever we need talented professionals who are excited to join the Saint Alphonsus team. As diverse as we are individually, we share a collective commitment to serve together and be the answer for all our patients.

Behavioral Health Consultants will be part of the primary care treatment team and will identify, triage, and manage patients with medical and behavioral problems.

“What I really enjoy about working at Saint Alphonsus is their dedication to the whole patient. Our multi-disciplinary teams strive to meet the physical, emotional and mental health needs of their patients from physician appointments, to hospital follow ups, to community resources, and behavioral health services.” -Tanya Ebbers LMSW

Some Essential Functions

Act as a contributing member of the care team, assisting primary care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing behavioral health and biopsychosocial issues.
Provide brief evidence-based interventions and use outcome-based models to track patient improvement.
Provides clients with self-management skills and educational information needed so they can be full participants in their own treatment and recovery.
Be available for same day warm hand-offs and consultation with primary care providers.
Collaborate with leadership team in developing the integrated care program.
Connect patients and families with resources in the community.
Participate in regular interdisciplinary group case consultations, collaborate with community partner organizations, and coordinate with external specialty care providers.
Utilize knowledge of the most common concerns treated in primary care (e.g., depression, anxiety, insomnia, diabetes, obesity, smoking cessation, ADHD, parent education, etc.).
Provides on-site availability for crisis triage and intervention.
Conduct initial evaluation of patients and communicate assessment information to physicians, APPs, and nursing staff.
Counsel patients and families regarding recommended levels of care, community resources, and financial arrangements.

Specialties

Minimum Requirements

Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required in the state where practicing (Idaho or Oregon).
Minimum of one year of post-license experience in related mental health setting and working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions preferred.

Why Saint Alphonsus?

Ranked one of the top 15 health systems in the U.S.
Non-profit health system & a part of Trinity Health
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance that start on day ONE of employment
Competitive pay
Team-environment with a heavy emphasis on team-based care

Awards and Accreditations

Saint Alphonsus Health System was named by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers for 2025. The recognition stems from the results of an independent survey of more than 200,000 employees across the country.