Social Service Worker

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Service Worker to join their Med Psych department. This role focuses on providing essential behavioral health services to pediatric patients with complex medical and mental health needs. You will play a crucial part in advocating for patients, coordinating care, and ensuring they receive the necessary support. This dynamic position requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a passion for helping others. Join a team committed to fostering wellness and making a difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Current state licensure as a Social Services Worker is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily work for patient needs and documentation.
• Coordinate with care teams to ensure quality patient care and support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Computer Skills (Email, Word Processing, Spreadsheets)

Job description

Job Description:

This position is for a Social Service Worker for the Med Psych department at Primary Children’s Hospital’s Salt Lake campus. This team provides behavioral health services to pediatric patients with co-occurring medical and mental health diagnoses within the medical hospital and an outpatient clinic. The care manager provides resources and referrals for these patients to ensure they receive the right ongoing support for their needs.

Job Specifics

• Pay Range: $28.15 - $43.42 Exempt
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• FTE: Full time.
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 40hrs a week.

Job Essentials

• Organize and prioritize daily work by reviewing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility. Complete documentation as required.
• Gather psycho-social information for patients and caregivers.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely intake and discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients and families, where appropriate, to ensure effective communication with multidisciplinary care team, outside agencies and other resources as necessary.
• May provide initial intake, crisis intervention, and adjustment to illness counseling services as well as appropriate referrals to treatment and/or resources.
• May identify patients at risk for potential avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial or complex discharge needs. Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.
• May maintain an active role in denial prevention. Proactively intervene with payers to prevent inpatient denials. Communicate any necessary information to payers to help appeal existing denials.
• May coordinate the discharge planning process from patient admission to departure. Screen for and identify patient needs, develop a discharge plan, and coordinate with internal and external services for care during and after the hospital stay.
• Provide support and education to patients, families and staff members on Advance Directives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Current state licensure as a Social Services Worker.
• Computer skills (email, word processing, and spreadsheets).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Bilingual
• Case management experience

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing/Listening, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Sitting, Speaking.

Location: Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital

Work City: Salt Lake City

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience: $28.15 - $43.42.

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.