Social Work Hospital Care Manager
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
Shift Details: Every other weekend shift, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
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. 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, is 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. 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: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work
City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours:
12 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual
hourly rate dependent upon experience. $38.77 - $59.82 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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .
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.
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