Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Intermountain Health

6d • $36 - $55

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care with the appropriate care team, assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The role works collaboratively with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties.

The position supports patients throughout treatment and discharge by assessing needs, diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, providing social work interventions, coordinating referrals and services, advocating for patients and families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The role may also provide staff support and debriefing after adverse events and help address risks of avoidable delays, extended stays, readmissions, and complex discharge needs.

The position is located at Avenues Physician Tower in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The stated hourly range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience. External candidates are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Selected candidates must complete a credentialing process that may take 60–90 days before starting.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Current state licensure as an LCSW or LMFT.
• Computer skills, including email and word processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ medical and mental health histories and current presentations to understand their treatment needs.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging patients in the areas of responsibility.
• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide social work consultations and supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other interventions to patients and caregivers.
• Develop plans of care individually or with input from patients, families, significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Modify care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refer patients to community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental health providers as appropriate.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care and timely discharge and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
• Provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff members following adverse events, as needed.
• Advocate for patients and families to support effective communication with multidisciplinary care teams, outside agencies, and other resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans, arrange further care and services, and support continuity of care.
• Complete timely and accurate medical record documentation in compliance with clinical guidelines and billing and reimbursement standards.
• Comply with federal, state, local, and clinical program or facility standards and act within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.
• Identify patients at risk for avoidable delays, extended stays, readmissions, financial needs, or complex discharge needs and coordinate with care providers and leaders to find solutions.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
• A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support health, security, connection, and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time