Social Worker Case Manager

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Case Management Social Worker in Pocatello, ID.  Why Join Us?  Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First:  We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
• Make Healthcare Better:  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Responsibilities

• Assure clinical appropriateness of services and efficient use of resources through collaboration with the entire health care team for acute care patients.
• Performs medical necessity reviews and initial assessment within 24 hrs of patient admission.
• Identifies and communicates changes in the patients plan of care to the health care team.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of community resources and process for referals
• Completes all assigned UR tasks on a daily basis
• Using LOS, anticipates patient needs, stewardship of resources and timely transitioning of patients to alternative level of care
• Documents in patient record in a consistent and timely manner to include initial screenings and discharge plan
• Screen and refer to appropriate community programs for specific populations

Qualifications Job Requirements: 

• Current Idaho Social Work license - LSW, MSW, or LCSW
• Graduate of accredited bacculaureate degree in social work.
• Minimum of five years of experience, preferably in a hospital setting 

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Case management certification preferred

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At Ardent Health, everything we do starts with people—including you. As a national healthcare provider, we’re united by a shared purpose: caring for our patients, our communities, and one another. When you join Ardent, you’re part of a team that’s making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and easy to navigate. What makes Ardent different is where and how we work. Our hospitals and clinics are rooted in thriving mid-size communities across Idaho, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—offering a high-quality, more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying more balance, flexibility, and connection to your community. You’ll be supported by the strength of a national organization—with 30 hospitals, 280 sites of care, and 24,000+ team members—while having the autonomy to make a real impact locally. Whether you’re growing your skills, exploring new roles, or advancing your career, Ardent gives you the resources and flexibility to succeed. At Ardent, your work matters—and so does your life outside of it. We have opportunities across Ardent's affiliate health systems, including: BSA Hea ... lth System in TX Hillcrest Healthcare System in OK Lovelace Health System in NM Mountainside Medical Center in NJ Portneuf Health in ID Pascack Valley Medical Center in NJ Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in TX UT Health East Texas in TX The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in KS

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