Social Worker

Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join our outpatient social work care management team. In this role you will work with patients seen in the Liver Transplant and Dialysis Clinics. As part of this role you will meet with patients and families and complete a psychosocial transplant assessment. You will provide support during outpatient clinic visits as well as before, during, and after the transplant process. Additionally in this role the social worker will assess for behavioral health needs and connect with resources, provide brief social work interventions, identify and troubleshoot any barriers to medical care, complete psychosocial assessments, and assist with needs including housing, transportation, insurance, or other financial concerns. You will work closely with the transplant team and connect the patients and families with resources specific to transplant. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $2500 sign on bonus to those that have 1+ year of experience. (External applicants only.) Benefits Eligible: Yes FTE: Full time Shift: Days (36hrs a week, half day on Thursday) 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. 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. (CSW/LCSW) Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills. Caregivers whose duties require them to conduct home or community visits must maintain current BLS certification, have a current driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation. 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 health insurance products and related processes. Demonstrated 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 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. This 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 and Compensation Location: Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 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. Employment & Policy Statements 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. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr 13800 Primary Childrens Hospital