Social Work Care Manager
We are seeking a Social Work Care Manager at Intermountain Health. The role utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the care team, and assess crisis situations to provide clinical counseling, diagnosis, brief therapeutic interventions, and necessary resources or referrals. The position also includes providing individual and family treatment as indicated. The position works collaboratively with patients, support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.
Base Pay Range
Hourly: $38.00/hr - $59.00/hr. Actual hourly rate depends on experience and qualifications.
Essential Functions
Assessment & Screening: Evaluate patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
Care Coordination: Develop and monitor care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
Behavioral Health Support: Use motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote mental health care including women’s services, behavioral change, trauma informed care, and substance use disorders.
Therapeutic Intervention: Provide brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments.
Diagnosis & Referrals: Identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
Education & Advocacy: Train staff, educate patients, and advocate for rights and care access through facilitating safe transitions of care to the community.
Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.
Quality & Compliance: Lead improvement initiatives, track key metrics, and ensure policy adherence.
Advanced Care Planning: Facilitate clinical goals of care discussions with patients, families, and teams.
Skills
Clinical Therapy Techniques
Care Planning
Motivational Interviewing
De‑Escalation & Problem Solving
Trauma‑Informed Care
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Patient Education
Communication
Prioritization
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Location
St. Marys Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado.
Schedule
Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
Benefits
Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including health, dental, vision, and wellness initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions are subject to close without notice.