Overview 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.
Base pay $38.00/hr - $59.00/hr
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
Physical Requirements Ongoing need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs.
Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and comprehension of spoken information.
Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment with precision and accuracy; frequent computer use for typing and accessing information.
May have the same physical requirements as clinical or patient care jobs when leading clinical shifts.
For roles requiring driving: ability to drive a vehicle and read signs and traffic signals.
Minimum Qualifications Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
Current state licensure, as applicable, 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.
Understanding of care management principles and practices.
Understanding of health insurance products and related processes.
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 James Hospital, Butte, Montana
Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$38.77 - $59.82
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