Inpatient Social Work Care Manager - Trauma-Informed

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking a Social Work Care Manager I to provide psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate services across care teams. The role includes brief therapy, crisis assessment, and advocacy, with collaboration among patients, families, providers, insurers, and community resources.

MSW and licensure required; strong communication and critical thinking essential.

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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Caregivers whose duties require home or community visits must maintain BLS certification, driver's license, insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for transition planning, mental health, and goals of care.
• Develop and monitor care plans addressing social determinants and community resources.
• Provide brief individual, group, and family therapy and psychosocial assessments.
• Identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.

Skills

Clinical Therapy Techniques

Care Planning

Motivational Interviewing

De-escalation & Problem Solving

Trauma-Informed Care

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Communication

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution

Case Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking a Social Work Care Manager I to provide psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate services across care teams. The role includes brief therapy, crisis assessment, and advocacy, with collaboration among patients, families, providers, insurers, and community resources.

MSW and licensure required; strong communication and critical thinking essential.