Social Work Care Manager I

The Social Work Care Manager I performs psychosocial assessments, develops and implements care plans, and assesses crisis situations to provide clinical counseling, diagnosis, brief therapeutic interventions, and necessary resources or referrals.

This role works collaboratively with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment & Screening: Evaluates patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
• Care Coordination: Develops and monitors care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
• Behavioral Health Support: Uses motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote mental health care.
• Therapeutic Intervention: Provides brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments.
• Diagnosis & Referrals: Identifies mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connects patients to services.
• Education & Advocacy: Trains staff, educates patients, and advocates for rights and care access.
• Team Collaboration: Works with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.
• Quality & Compliance: Leads improvement initiatives, tracks key metrics, and ensures policy adherence.
• Advanced Care Planning: Facilitates clinical goals of care discussions with patients, families, and teams.

Requirements:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure, as applicable.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Case Management Certification.
• Experience in clinical care management, social work, or working with third-party payers.

Benefits:

• Benefits eligible
• $2500 sign-on bonus for external applicants with 1+ year of experience
• Generous benefits package

Location:

• Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital
• Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30

Hourly Range: $39.16 - $60.42