NICU Social Worker

Intermountain Medical Center – Murray, UT | Full-time, Monday–Friday (Days) with some weekends/holidays

About the role

The Social Work Care Manager I uses 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. This role includes providing individual and family treatment as indicated and works collaboratively with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

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 connects 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 to ensure quality care.
• Leads improvement initiatives, tracks key metrics, and ensures policy adherence.
• Facilitates clinical goals-of-care discussions with patients, families, and teams.

Requirements

• 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.
• For roles requiring home or community visits: current BLS certification, valid driver’s license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use.
• May share physical requirements of clinical or patient-care roles when taking clinical shifts.
• For roles requiring driving: ability to sit, see, and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Pay

$39.16 – $60.42 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Intermountain provides a comprehensive benefits package covering mind, body, and spirit, including programs for health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement. Learn more about benefits.