Social Worker - Care Coordinator

Title: Social Worker/Care Coordinator (LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT preferred)

Location: UT-SALT LAKE CITY

Job Description: **Overview**

_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

**Responsibilities**

+ Member Support & Coordination

+ Assist in coordinating the clinical needs of employees and dependents within the University of Utah Campus and Hospital/Clinics.

+ Ensure timely access to appropriate behavioral health resources, including in-network providers and support services, while advocating for members by identifying barriers to care and working to improve service delivery.

+ Stakeholder Collaboration

+ Establish and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, including claims administrators, providers, and internal teams within the University of Utah.

+ Program Evaluation & Growth

+ Evaluate existing programs and provide recommendations for areas of potential growth and service improvement.

+ Identify trends in service utilization and suggest strategies to enhance mental health support for members.

+ Recruitment & Team Development

+ Interview prospective employees for relevant positions within the Behavioral Health Network.

+ Contribute to team-building efforts and onboarding new staff members.

+ Advocacy & Awareness

+ Support advocacy efforts to increase mental health resources and program awareness while engaging in outreach initiatives to enhance member understanding of available behavioral health services.

+ Technology & System Utilization

+ Utilize EPIC , Microsoft Teams, and Outlook for documentation, communication, and coordination of care.

+ Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.

+ Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.

+ Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.

+ Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.

+ May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling.

+ Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.

+ Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.

+ May perform Case Management duties.

**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**

+ Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.

+ Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.

+ Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.

+ Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

+ Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.

**Qualifications**

**Qualifications** **Required**

+ Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.

**Licenses Required**

+ Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.

+ Current license to practice as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah.

+ or Current Utah License to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

+ Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

_* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._

**Qualifications (Preferred)**

**Preferred**

+ Two years directly related experience.

+ Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.

**Working Conditions and Physical Demands**

_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

+ This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.

**Physical Requirements**

Non Indicated

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

**_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_**

**EEO Statement**

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations._

_All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_

_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

**Requisition Number** _77071_
**Reg/Temp** _Regular_
**Employment Type** _Full-Time_
**Shift** _Day_
**Work Schedule** _Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30_
**Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Clinical_
**Location Name** _Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)_
**Workplace Set Up** _Remote_
**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_
**_State_** _UT_
**Department** _HMH ENT 93G BEHAVIORAL HEALTH_
**Category** _Social Services_
**Workplace Set Up** _Remote_