Social Worker

Intermountain Healthcare; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Social Work Care Manager to enhance patient health through collaboration with healthcare teams. This part-time role involves assessing patient needs, coordinating care, and addressing barriers to optimal resource utilization. Candidates must have a Master's in Social Work and relevant licensure. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Current State Licensure as a CSW or LCSW.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team to enhance patient health.
• Coordinate communication among patients and healthcare team.
• Diagnose mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Self-Motivation

Adaptability

Positive Attitude

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

**Job Description:**

The Social Work Care Manager collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members to enhance patient health, particularly for those with chronic or complex needs. The role involves educating patients and caregivers, facilitating communication, coordinating services, addressing barriers, and promoting optimal resource utilization 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**

• Identify patient populations using screening criteria, medical record review, or referrals, including trigger lists, timeframes, and pre-screen criteria.
• Review medical records and gather relevant data; interview patients/families as needed.
• Assess patient/member according to CMS COP or NCQA standards and develop care plans accordingly.
• Coordinate communication among patients, caregivers, healthcare team, and external parties; ensure appropriate sequencing of tests and procedures.
• Intervene to resolve barriers across the care continuum, maintain knowledge of community resources, and perform cost-benefit analyses when necessary.
• Diagnose mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders per DSM-5 and provide appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with external agencies in cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

**Minimum Qualifications**

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current State Licensure as a CSW or LCSW.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Case Management Certification.
• Experience in clinical care management or with third-party payers.
• Knowledge of care management, health insurance products, coding, episodes of care, and length of stay guidelines.
• Independent work ability, self-motivation, adaptability, and positive attitude.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Communication skills for interacting with others.
• Ability to operate computers and office equipment.
• Visual ability to read monitors and documents.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.

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

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 24

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

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including programs for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. More details are available here.

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