Social Worker

United States Of America • Murray, UT

289d • $34 - $52 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ryan White Care Manager will work in collaboration with the Infectious Disease Clinic and will be a member of the interdisciplinary team completing assessments, brief clinical counselling, and community resources for social determinants of health. This position will be based at the Intermountain Medical Center Infectious Disease clinic located in Murray, Utah with the opportunity of a partially remote structure while serving patients via tele health throughout the state of Utah.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current State Licensure as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Case Management Certification.
• Experience working in clinical care management, social work or with third party payers.
• Knowledge of care management.
• Knowledge of health insurance related products.
• Working understanding of coding, episode of care and length of stay guidelines.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient populations using specific screening criteria including psychosocial screen, medical record review or through referrals for service per department policy/guidelines.
• Reviews medical records, focused reports and/or referral information to gather relevant data per department guidelines.
• Obtains additional necessary information by interviewing the patient/family/significant other (SO).
• Assesses patient/member per CMS Condition of Participation (COP) or National Clinical Quality Association (NCQA) standards.
• Ensures a plan of care is developed and maintained for members receiving care management services consistent with COP/NCQA and department standards.
• Coordinates and facilitates communication among the member/caregivers/representative, members of the healthcare team, and other relevant parties.
• Coordinates with appropriate individuals to help ensure consults, testing, procedures are sequenced in a manner that is appropriate to patient clinical condition and supports timely and efficient care delivery.
• Actively intervenes and resolves/escalates where barriers to service exist across the care continuum.
• Maintains a current knowledge of community resources.
• Performs cost benefit analysis and coordinates authorizations for appropriate level of care.
• May diagnose various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders using DSM 5 guidelines.
• Provides supportive, crisis and other social work interventions as identified.
• Coordinates and collaborates with external agencies including DCSF, APS, and law enforcement when abuse, neglect or exploitation is suspected or confirmed.
• May provide therapeutic modalities appropriate to the level of care.
• Acts within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree