Social Worker

This role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants with 1+ year of experience.

About the role

The Social Work Care Manager I 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. This position works collaboratively with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all 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 for 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 (CSW/LCSW), obtained prior to or upon completion of required supervision hours.
• Basic computer proficiency, including 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, health insurance products, coding, episode of care, and length of stay guidelines.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate self-motivation, 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.
• Manual dexterity for complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use.
• May require physical demands similar to clinical or patient care roles if taking clinical shifts.
• For roles requiring driving: ability to sit, see, and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, with 1–2 holidays per year and occasional weekends.

Pay

Hourly range: $39.16 – $60.42, dependent on experience.

Benefits

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

Location: Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.