Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Intermountain Health summary: The Emergency Department Social Work Care Manager I conducts psychosocial assessments and develops care plans to address mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health. They provide brief therapeutic interventions, individual and family counseling, and coordinate care among patients, healthcare providers, insurers, and community resources. This role also involves education, advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department setting.

Job Description: The Emergency Department 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. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $500 sign on bonus to those that have 1+ year of experience. Job Specifics Pay Range: $38.77 - $59.82 Non Exempt Benefits Eligible: No FTE: PRN Shift: Emergency Department is staffed 7 days per week. Shifts are 6- and 12-hour increments during the early morning, day, evening, and overnight. All team members have night, weekend, and holiday shift requirements. 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.

Keywords: psychosocial assessment, care coordination, behavioral health support, therapeutic intervention, mental health counseling, substance use disorder, emergency department, social determinants of health, patient advocacy, care planning