Clinical Social Worker & Care Manager — PEAK Benefits

43000 Intermountain Medical Holdings Nevada Inc; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans with the care team, and provide brief therapeutic interventions and referrals. This role emphasizes coordination with patients, families, insurers, and community resources.

The position requires an MSW, state licensure as applicable, and strong communication skills; travel for home/community visits may be involved, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (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 (word processing and spreadsheets).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Caregivers must maintain BLS certification, valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation where applicable.

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

MSW from an accredited institution

State Licensure

Job description

Intermountain Health in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans with the care team, and provide brief therapeutic interventions and referrals. This role emphasizes coordination with patients, families, insurers, and community resources.

The position requires an MSW, state licensure as applicable, and strong communication skills; travel for home/community visits may be involved, with a 40-hour work week.