MSW Care Manager PRN — Make a Difference

Intermountain Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide brief therapy with patients and families, collaborating with care teams, insurers, and community resources.

The role emphasizes transition planning, social determinants of health, and crisis assessment, with opportunities to train staff and lead care coordination initiatives; a $500 sign-on bonus is offered to external

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited institution; degree verification required.
• Current state licensure (CSW/LCSW) required or obtained prior to completion of supervision hours.
• Basic computer proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.

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 for mental health care including 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 connects 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 and ensures policy adherence.
• Advanced Care Planning: Facilitates goals of care discussions with patients, families, and teams.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

BLS Certification

Driver's license

Reliability

Education

MSW degree

State licensure CSW/LCSW

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide brief therapy with patients and families, collaborating with care teams, insurers, and community resources.

The role emphasizes transition planning, social determinants of health, and crisis assessment, with opportunities to train staff and lead care coordination initiatives; a $500 sign-on bonus is offered to external