Palliative Care Social Work Manager (MSW/LCSW)

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, MT, seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to provide psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and offer brief therapy and referrals within the Palliative Care team.

This 40-hour week position emphasizes crisis assessment, coordination with care teams, education, advocacy, and collaboration with insurers and community resources to support patient-centered transitions of care.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program; degree verification required.
• Current state licensure obtained prior to/supervision hours completion.
• Basic computer proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking.
• Drivers license, valid auto insurance, reliable transportation for home/site visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for transition planning, mental health, and goals of care.
• Develop and monitor care plans addressing social determinants and resources.
• Provide motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques for mental health care.
• Offer brief individual, group, and family therapy and assessments.
• Identify disorders and connect patients to services and referrals.
• Educate and advocate for safe transitions of care to community.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure policy adherence.
• Facilitate clinical goals of care discussions with patients and families.

Skills

Clinical Therapy Techniques

Care Planning

Motivational Interviewing

De-escalation & Problem Solving

Trauma-Informed Care

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Patient Education

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, MT, seeks a Social Work Care Manager I to provide psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and offer brief therapy and referrals within the Palliative Care team.

This 40-hour week position emphasizes crisis assessment, coordination with care teams, education, advocacy, and collaboration with insurers and community resources to support patient-centered transitions of care.