Intermountain Health is hiring: Social Worker in Saint George

Overview

Social Worker role at Intermountain Health in St George, UT. Base pay range: $38.00/hr - $59.00/hr. Pay negotiated based on skills and experience.

Job Description

The Social Work Care Manager I utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the care team, assess crisis situations to provide clinical counseling, diagnosis, brief therapeutic interventions, and necessary resources or referrals. This role includes providing individual and family treatment as indicated. The position works with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

Job Details

• Pay Range Clinical: $38.77 - $59.82
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• FTE: Full time
• Shift: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday
• Additional Intermountain benefits: See provided information

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: Applies 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 access to care through safe transitions 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, obtained prior to or upon completion of required supervision hours (CSW or LCSW)
• Basic computer proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Case Management Certification
• Experience in clinical care management, social work, or with third-party payers
• Understanding of care management principles and practices
• Understanding of health insurance products and related processes
• Understanding of coding, episode of care, and length of stay guidelines
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, monitor, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs
• Frequent verbal interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors
• Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and perform computer tasks
• Possible clinical shift duties in some roles
• Roles requiring driving: ability to drive a vehicle and follow traffic signals

Location

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, St George, Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Important Notices

We care about caregiver well-being and provide a comprehensive benefits package. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. All positions subject to close without notice. HiredScore AI is used as part of our recruitment process, but final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness.