Social Worker, Mental Health

Job Description

Social Work Care Manager I utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement care plans with the appropriate care team, assess crisis situations, provide clinical counseling, diagnosis, brief therapeutic interventions, and offer necessary resources or referrals. The role also includes providing individual and family treatment as indicated. The position works collaboratively with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

Sign‑on bonus of $2,500 for external applicants with 1+ year of experience.

• Pay Range Clinical: $38.77 - $59.82 (Non‑Exempt)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• FTE:
  Full time
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (no weekends or holidays)
• Location:
  
  6th floor respiratory
• Additional Intermountain benefits available

• Assessment & Screening:
  Evaluate patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
• Care Coordination:
  Develop and monitor care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
• Behavioral Health Support:
  Use motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote mental health care, including women’s services, behavioral change, trauma‑informed care, and substance use disorders.
• Therapeutic Intervention:
  Provide brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments.
• Diagnosis & Referrals:
  Identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
• Education & Advocacy:
  Train staff, educate patients, and advocate for rights and care access, facilitating safe transitions of care to the community.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Lead improvement initiatives, track key metrics, and ensure policy adherence.
• Advanced Care Planning:
  Facilitate clinical goals of care discussions with patients, families, and teams.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
• Current state licensure, as applicable, obtained prior to or upon completion of required supervision hours (CSW/LCSW).
• Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Home or community visit duties require current BLS certification, a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

• Case Management Certification.
• Experience in clinical care management, social work, or working with third‑party payers.
• Demonstrated understanding of care management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of health insurance products and related processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of coding, episode of care, and length of stay guidelines.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate self‑motivation, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

• Ongoing need to see and read information, documents, monitors, and equipment; assess customer needs.
• Frequent verbal communication with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex and delicate equipment and frequent computer use.
• May share physical requirements of clinical or patient care jobs when the leader takes clinical shifts.
• Driving duties require ability to sit, see, and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, Utah

40 hours

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