Social Work Care Manager - Float

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. 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 connects 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 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. Caregivers who conduct home or community visits must maintain current BLS certification, have a 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 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 accurate hearing. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use. May have similar physical requirements to clinical or patient care jobs when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle requiring sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City Wheat Ridge Work State Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Hourly Range $38.77 - $59.82 (actual hourly rate dependent upon experience) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intermountain Health