Clinical Social Work Care Manager

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Social Work Care Manager I in Grand Junction, CO. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide clinical counseling with the care team.

The role includes crisis assessment, individual/family therapy, and care coordination with providers, insurers, and community resources. Requires MSW and state licensure, plus strong communication and OL support.

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, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Caregivers whose duties require them to conduct home or community visits must maintain current BLS certification, have a current driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

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 including women’s services, behavioral change, trauma informed care, and substance use disorders.
• Therapeutic Intervention: Provides brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments.
• Diagnosis & Referrals: Identifies mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
• Education & Advocacy: Trains staff, educates patients, and advocates for rights and care access through facilitating safe transitions of care to the community.
• 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.

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)

Job description

Intermountain Health seeks a Social Work Care Manager I in Grand Junction, CO. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide clinical counseling with the care team.

The role includes crisis assessment, individual/family therapy, and care coordination with providers, insurers, and community resources. Requires MSW and state licensure, plus strong communication and OL support.