Social Worker

Intermountain Health • St. George, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families on the Neuro Unit. This role is responsible for providing brief intervention therapy, comprehensive transition planning, and psychosocial assessments. The Social Worker will assess for substance use (drug and alcohol), identify additional psychosocial needs, and facilitate difficult conversations, including end-of-life discussions. Close collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team is essential to support safe, patient-centered care transitions.

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. (CSW/LCSW)
• 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

• 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 (up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution, 100+ learning options including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees