Social Worker

Intermountain Healthcare; Columbus (OH); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Social Work Care Manager to enhance patient health through collaboration with healthcare teams. This part-time role focuses on patients with chronic conditions, requiring strong communication and critical thinking skills. The position involves coordinating services, educating patients, and addressing barriers to care. Comprehensive benefits are offered to support wellness and work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Wellness Support

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to enhance patient health.
• Coordinate communication among patients and caregivers.
• Develop appropriate care plans based on assessments.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

**Job Description:**

The Social Work Care Manager collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members to enhance patient health, focusing on those with chronic conditions or complex needs. The role involves educating patients and caregivers, facilitating communication, coordinating services, addressing barriers, and promoting optimal resource allocation, all while balancing clinical quality and cost management.

**Job Specifics:**

1. Pay Range Clinical: $34.06-$52.55 Non Exempt
2. Pay Range Certified: $30.94-$47.77 Non Exempt
3. Benefits Eligible: Yes
4. FTE: Part time
5. Shift: Days, 0800-1630, every other weekend
6. Remote position

**Job Essentials:**

1. Identify patient populations using screening criteria, including psychosocial screening, medical record review, or referrals, following department guidelines.
2. Review medical records and relevant reports to gather data; interview patients and families as needed.
3. Assess patients per CMS COP or NCQA standards and develop appropriate care plans.
4. Coordinate communication among patients, caregivers, healthcare team, and external parties, ensuring timely and appropriate services.
5. Intervene to resolve barriers across the care continuum, maintain knowledge of community resources, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
6. Coordinate authorizations and support mental health diagnoses and interventions as appropriate, acting within legal scope.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

1. Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
2. Current State Licensure as a CSW or LCSW.
3. Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
4. Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

1. Case Management Certification.
2. Experience in clinical care management or with third-party payers.
3. Knowledge of care management, health insurance products, coding, and care guidelines.
4. Independent, motivated, adaptable, with positive attitude.

**Physical Requirements:**

1. Communicate effectively with others.
2. Operate computers and office equipment.
3. Read monitors and documents.
4. Sustain long periods of sitting or standing for work.

**Location:** Valley Center Tower, Murray, Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 24

The hourly rate varies with experience, ranging from $34.06 to $52.55.

We offer comprehensive benefits supporting wellness and work-life balance. More info on benefits: here.

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