Social Worker PRN

Job Description 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. Job Specifics Pay Range Clinical: $39.16 - $60.42 Non Exempt Benefits Eligible: No FTE: PRN Shift: Weekends and holidays, 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: Med‑Surg, women’s and rehab. Sign‑on bonus: $500 to external applicants with 1+ year of experience. Essential Functions Assessment & Screening: Evaluate patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care. Care Coordination: Develop and monitor care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources. Behavioral Health Support: Use 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: Provide brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments. Diagnosis & Referrals: Identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services. Education & Advocacy: Train staff, educate patients, and advocate for rights and care access through facilitating safe transitions of care to the community. Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care. Quality & Compliance: Lead improvement initiatives, track key metrics, and ensure policy adherence. Advanced Care Planning: Facilitate 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, 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 who conduct home or community visits must maintain current BLS certification, a valid 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 Continuously see and read information, documents, monitors, and identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and quick accurate understanding of spoken information. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers for complex equipment manipulation and frequent computer use. May share physical requirements of clinical or patient care jobs when the leader takes clinical shifts. For driving roles, sit, see and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital Work City Provo Work State Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours 16 Hourly rate: $39.16 – $60.42 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