Social Work Care Manager

Assessment & Screening

Evaluates patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.

Care Coordination

Develops and monitors care plans, addresses 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.

Treatment

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

Led 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

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.

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. 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.

Location

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital, Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Schedule

Sunday Shifts: Layton Hospital Care Management every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

PRN Shifts: Available to pick up shifts throughout the week at both Layton and McKay Dee Hospitals.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $39.16 - $60.42

Benefits

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.

About the Role

This role 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.