Social Work Care Manager PRN

Intermountain Health•Saint Joseph, MO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Work Care Manager I uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement care plans with the appropriate care team, and assess crisis situations. The role provides clinical counseling, diagnosis, brief therapeutic interventions, and referrals or other necessary resources. Individual and family treatment may also be provided as indicated. The position collaborates with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties. The role evaluates patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care; develops and monitors care plans that address social determinants of health and community resources; and uses motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to support behavioral health needs. It provides brief individual, group, and family therapy, identifies mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, connects patients to services, educates patients and staff, and advocates for patients’ rights and access to care. Additional work includes facilitating safe transitions to the community, collaborating with care teams and community providers, supporting quality and compliance initiatives, tracking metrics, and facilitating goals-of-care discussions with patients, families, and teams.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution; degree verification is required.
Current state licensure, as applicable, obtained prior to or upon completion of required supervision hours.
Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
For caregivers whose duties require home or community visits: current BLS certification, a current driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Case Management Certification.
Experience in clinical care management, social work, or working with third-party payers.
Understanding of care management principles and practices.
Understanding of health insurance products and related processes.
Understanding of coding, episode-of-care, and length-of-stay guidelines.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate self-motivation, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
Develop and monitor care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
Use motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote mental health care, behavioral change, trauma-informed care, and support for substance use disorders.
Provide brief individual, group, and family therapy and psychosocial assessments.
Identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
Train staff, educate patients, and advocate for patient rights and access to care, including facilitating safe transitions to the community.
Collaborate with healthcare teams, insurers, community providers, patients, and support persons to promote quality care.
Lead improvement initiatives, track key metrics, and ensure policy adherence.
Facilitate clinical goals-of-care discussions with patients, families, and teams.