Clinical Social Work Care Manager

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

Job summary

Intermountain Health's St. Marys Regional Hospital seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to assess psychosocial needs, develop care plans in collaboration with the care team, and provide counseling and referrals.

The role involves individual and family therapy, crisis assessment, and coordinating resources across patients, families, and providers. The position emphasizes psychosocial assessments, transition planning, and support for women’s services, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking 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

• Assess transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive care plans addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
• Provide motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques for mental health care, including trauma-informed care and substance use disorders.
• Deliver 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 to facilitate safe transitions of care to the community.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers to ensure quality care.
• Lead improvement initiatives and track 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

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Current state licensure

Computer proficiency (word processing & spreadsheets)

Job description

Intermountain Health's St. Marys Regional Hospital seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to assess psychosocial needs, develop care plans in collaboration with the care team, and provide counseling and referrals.

The role involves individual and family therapy, crisis assessment, and coordinating resources across patients, families, and providers. The position emphasizes psychosocial assessments, transition planning, and support for women’s services, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health.