Social Worker Care Manager - $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Intermountain Health

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Work Care Manager I utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the appropriate care team, and assess crisis situations to provide clinical counseling, diagnosis, brief therapeutic interventions, and necessary resources or referrals. This role also includes providing individual and family treatment as indicated. The position works collaboratively with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties. To show our ongoing commitment to you, we are happy to provide a sign on bonus of $20,000. (External candidates only) MSW grads working towards their candidate licensure will be hired at a flat rate of $31.95 until their licensure is posted by the Montana State Board.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
• Current state licensure, as applicable, is 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.
• Caregivers whose duties require them to conduct home or community visits must maintain current BLS certification, have 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of care management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of health insurance products and related processes.
• Demonstrated 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

• Evaluates patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
• Develops and monitors care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
• Uses motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote mental health care including women’s services, behavioral change, trauma informed care, and substance use disorders.
• Provides brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments.
• Identifies mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
• Trains staff, educates patients, and advocates for rights and care access through facilitating safe transitions of care to the community.
• Works with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.
• Leads improvement initiatives, tracks key metrics, and ensures policy adherence.
• Facilitates clinical goals of care discussions with patients, families, and teams.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus of $20,000 (External candidates only)
• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program offers up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution, with 100+ learning options including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level