Palliative Care Social Work Manager

Intermountain Health; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health’s St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, MT, seeks a Social Work Care Manager I. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with care teams to provide psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and family therapy in an acute hospital setting.

The role emphasizes palliative care collaboration with the Palliative Care Team, requiring MSW licensure, strong communication, and ability to coordinate transitions of care.

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

• Assessments and screenings for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
• Develops and monitors care plans addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
• Uses motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to support mental health.
• Provides brief individual, group, and family therapy and psychosocial assessments.
• Identifies mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connects patients to services.
• Trains staff, educates patients, and advocates for rights and care access through safe transitions of care.
• Works with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.
• Leads improvement initiatives and ensures policy adherence.
• Facilitates clinical goals of care discussions with patients, families, and teams.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Care planning

Motivational interviewing

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Critical thinking

Time management

Patient education

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Intermountain Health’s St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, MT, seeks a Social Work Care Manager I. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with care teams to provide psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and family therapy in an acute hospital setting.

The role emphasizes palliative care collaboration with the Palliative Care Team, requiring MSW licensure, strong communication, and ability to coordinate transitions of care.