Palliative Care Social Work Care Navigator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Social Work Care Manager I at St. Marys Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO.

The role provides psychosocial assessments, develops and implements care plans, and offers brief therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the care team. The position requires an MSW, active state licensure, strong communication skills, and ability to coordinate with patients, families, and providers.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
• Current state licensure, as applicable, is obtained prior to or upon completion of required supervision hours.
• Basic computer proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Caregivers who conduct home or community visits must maintain current BLS certification and have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assessments and screenings for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
• Develop and monitor care plans addressing social determinants of health.
• Provide behavioral health support using motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques.
• Provide brief individual, group, and family therapy and psychosocial assessments.
• Identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
• Educate and advocate for patients and staff; facilitate safe transitions of care to the community.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.
• Lead improvement initiatives and track key metrics to ensure policy adherence.
• Facilitate clinical goals of care discussions with patients, families and teams.

Skills

Clinical Therapy Techniques

Care Planning

Motivational Interviewing

De-escalation & Problem Solving

Trauma-Informed Care

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Patient Education

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

State licensure

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Social Work Care Manager I at St. Marys Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO.

The role provides psychosocial assessments, develops and implements care plans, and offers brief therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the care team. The position requires an MSW, active state licensure, strong communication skills, and ability to coordinate with patients, families, and providers.