State of Utah
Job Description:
Do you have experience coordinating community resources for clients or patients? Do you find fulfillment in helping others succeed? Are you interested in, or already working toward a career in social work, community outreach, or human services? A case manager position may be the perfect fit for you! The Utah State Hospital invites you to apply!
Principal Duties:
A Case Manager at the Utah State Hospital will
support patients (children and youth) in following individualized treatment plans and identifying and achieving case management goals.
help coordinate care with other health care providers.
assist patients in accessing community resources related to discharge and successful transition to the community.
ensure patient participation in accessing community resources as much as is feasible to help the patient learn about the resources and skills to access resources.
assist treatment teams and community liaisons to assess, plan for, and provide needed mental health, health, substance use and related services for patients as needed.
facilitate effective collaboration by educating community partners and resource agencies about the Utah State Hospital, process, policy and procedures.
document patient services with hospital electronic records within Utah State Hospital standards.
The Ideal Candidate:
Preference will be shown for a candidates who:
are licensed Social Service Workers or Certified Case Managers.
have previous experience coordinating client services.
are willing and able to become a Certified Case Manager within 6 months of hire.
A candidate who is minimally qualified for this position:
has a high school diploma or equivalent.
has education, training or experience in human services or a related field.
has experience working with children and youth in an inpatient mental health environment.
is willing and able to become a Certified Case Manager within 6 months of hire.
The Agency:
The Utah State Hospital is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility, fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality and safety of the Hospital’s environment and treatment programs.
Our Mission:
The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.
For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy, we invite you to browse our website.