Job Information
Intermountain Health Social Worker in Tooele, Utah
Job Description:
This is a hybrid position supporting Stabilization and Mobile Response services in Tooele County. The Stabilization and Mobile Response Clinical Social Worker utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.
To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $2500 sign on bonus
Posting Specifics
Pay Range SSW: $27.60-$42.57 Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
FTE: Full-time
Shift: 3/12hr shifts
Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here for more details
Scope
Provides services appropriate to assigned patient population as established with the plan of care and in accordance with professional licensure. These services may take place at a hospital, facility, clinic, inpatient, outpatient or home care setting.
Job Essentials
Organize and prioritize daily work by reviewing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility. Complete documentation as required.
Gather psycho-social information for patients and caregivers.
Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely intake and discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients and families, where appropriate, to ensure effective communication with multidisciplinary care team, outside agencies and other resources as necessary.
May provide initial intake, crisis intervention, and adjustment to illness counseling services as well as appropriate referrals to treatment and/or resources.
May identify patients at risk for potential avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial or complex discharge needs. Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.
May maintain an active role in denial prevention. Proactively intervene with payers to prevent inpatient denials. Communicate any necessary information to payers to help appeal existing denials.
May coordinate the discharge planning process from patient admission to departure. Screen for and identify patient needs, develop a discharge plan, and coordinate with internal and external services for care during and after the hospital stay.
Provide support and education to patients, families and staff members on Advance Directives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
Current state licensure as a Social Services Worker.
Computer skills (email, word processing, and spreadsheets).
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/Listening, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Sitting, Speaking.
Anticipated job posting close date:
05/04/2024
Location:
Tooele Instacare
Work City:
Tooele
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$27.60 - $42.57
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.
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Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.
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