Social Work Care Manager

Job Description:

Job Profile Summary
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.

Essential Functions

• Assessment & Screening: Evaluates patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.

• Care Coordination: Develops and monitors care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources.

• Behavioral Health Support: Uses 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: Provides brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments.

• Diagnosis & Referrals: Identifies mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.

• Education & Advocacy: Trains staff, educates patients, and advocates for rights and care access through facilitating safe transitions of care to the community.

• Team Collaboration: Works with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.

• Quality & Compliance: Leads improvement initiatives, tracks key metrics, and ensures policy adherence.

• Advanced Care Planning: Facilitates 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

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 he

Physical Requirements:

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$38.77 - $59.82

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a 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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

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