Outpatient Social Work Care Manager

Outpatient Social Work Care Manager I Internal Only

• Facility Kootenai Health
• Department Transitional Care Services - OP Social Services

Provides clinical therapeutic services to include therapeutic modalities, brief therapy, and case management services to patients and families. Provides general social work services, as necessary, linking patients and families to appropriate referrals and/or assisting them in meeting their needs.

• Have knowledge of common mental health and substance use disorders
• Screen and assess patients for social determinants and connect, link, and refer patients to appropriate resources; collaborate with primary care providers and other Kootenai Health providers, as needed to collaborate and coordinate patient care
• Complete initial and ongoing diagnostic/comprehensive assessment with each patient
• Conduct strengths based, patient-centered treatment plans, providing evidence based interventions and counseling service
• Support the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload. Closely coordinate care with patient’s primary care doctor, or others who are involved in the patient’s care, as indicated
• Systematically track treatment response and monitor patient outcomes
• Understand insurance payer requirements and processes for billing
• Meet minimum direct service requirements defined by your manager
• Complete clinical documentation within required timelines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required
• Participate in and use clinical supervision and consultation as indicated or required
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• Master’s degree in Social Work or counseling required
• Licensure and/or certification as required by the State of Idaho required
• Current licensure in Idaho as LMSW/LPC, OR current licensure in another state as LMSW/LPC or equivalent AND license in the State of Idaho to be obtained within six months
• 2 years of experience providing service in a mental health setting preferred
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.

Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it.

Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.

An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching.

Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more.

Robust and interactive employee referral program.

And much more.

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

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