Social Worker

Intermountain Healthcare; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Social Work Care Manager to collaborate with healthcare teams, educate patients, and coordinate care for those with chronic conditions. This remote role requires a Master's in Social Work and relevant licensure. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes while managing clinical quality and costs.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Current State Licensure as a CSW or LCSW required.
• Experience in clinical care management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team to enhance patient health outcomes.
• Coordinate communication and resolve barriers across the care continuum.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

**Job Description:**

The Social Work Care Manager collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members to enhance the health outcomes of patients with chronic or complex conditions. The role involves educating patients and caregivers, facilitating communication, coordinating services, addressing barriers, and promoting efficient resource use while balancing clinical quality and cost management.

**Job Specifics**

• Pay Range Clinical: $34.06-$52.55 Non Exempt
• Pay Range Certified: $30.94-$47.77 Non Exempt
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• FTE: Part time
• Shift: Days, 0800-1630, with every other weekend requirement
• Learn about additional benefits

**This position is fully remote**

**Job Essentials**

• Identify patient populations using screening criteria, medical record review, or referrals, including trigger lists, timeframes, and pre-screen criteria. Review medical records and relevant reports to gather data. Obtain additional information through patient/family interviews. Assess patients per CMS COP or NCQA standards. Develop and maintain care plans for members receiving care management services.
• Coordinate communication among members, caregivers, healthcare team, and external parties. Ensure appropriate sequencing of tests, procedures, and interventions. Intervene to resolve barriers across the care continuum. Maintain knowledge of community resources. Perform cost-benefit analyses and coordinate authorizations for care levels. May diagnose mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders per DSM 5 and provide social work interventions, including crisis support. Collaborate with external agencies when abuse, neglect, or exploitation is suspected or confirmed. Act within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.

**Minimum Qualifications**

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution; degree verification required.
• Current State Licensure as a CSW or LCSW.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking abilities demonstrated.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Case Management Certification.
• Experience in clinical care management, social work, or third-party payers.
• Knowledge of care management, health insurance products, coding, episodes of care, and length of stay guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, self-motivated, positive, and adaptable.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Communicate effectively with others.
• Operate computers and office equipment, requiring finger and hand movements.
• Read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain seated or standing for extended periods during work.

**Location:** Valley Center Tower

**Work City:** Murray

**Work State:** Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 24

The hourly rate ranges from $34.06 to $52.55, depending on experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, detailed here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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