The Clinical Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and coordinates care plans for inpatient medical-surgical and hospice patients. They focus on removing barriers to care and facilitating safe transitions from the hospital to community resources.
Requirements summary
A Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program is required, with Utah licensure (LCSW preferred or CSW eligible). Experience in a healthcare setting and strong collaboration skills are highly desired.
PART/FULL TIME CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, INPATIENT Join our team at Moab Regional Hospital!
Position Summary
The Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the care coordination team and supports the total care plan for patients and families across the organization. This role primarily serves the 17-bed inpatient medical-surgical floor, with additional support to hospice and other patient care venues as needed. The position focuses on identifying and addressing social, emotional, practical, and community-based barriers to care, coordinating with case management, discharge planning, and community liaisons to support safe and effective transitions of care. This role concentrates on psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, problem-solving, patient and family support, crisis de-escalation within scope, and coordination of services that promote safe discharge and continuity of care.
Essential Duties
Complete psychosocial assessments for admitted patients and families to identify social risks, support systems, barriers to discharge, and community resource needs.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and community liaisons to support an integrated care plan.
Assist patients and families with discharge planning, placement coordination, resource referrals, transportation planning, caregiver support, and navigation of local services.
Support hospice and end-of-life care needs, including family meetings, advance care planning support, grief-related support within scope, and coordination of practical needs.
Address social determinants of health that may affect recovery, safety, and follow-through after discharge.
Provide brief, supportive, problem-solving interventions related to illness adjustment, coping, communication, and decision-making within the scope of hospital social work practice.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and discharge discussions as appropriate.
Connect patients and families to community resources, financial, housing, legal, behavioral health, caregiving, and faith/community supports as indicated.
Document assessments, interventions, referrals, and care coordination activities in the medical record according to hospital policy and professional standards.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding psychosocial issues, family dynamics, community support, and barriers to discharge.
Required Qualifications
Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Continuing Education
Professional Growth Opportunities
Mental Health Coverage
Trainings
Retirement 403b
Current Utah licensure as an LCSW preferred.
Utah CSW is eligible if supervision requirements are met and the candidate is able to practice under approved supervision.
Experience in a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other healthcare setting preferred.
Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with patients, families, providers, and community partners in a rural/critical access environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior inpatient medical-surgical social work experience.
Experience with discharge planning, hospice, insurance offerings, or care transitions.
Knowledge of community resources in rural Utah or comparable settings.
Comfort working in a broad, adaptable role with varied patient needs.
Physical and Work Conditions
Works in a fast-paced hospital environment with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
Must be able to move throughout the hospital and participate in patient/family meetings across units and care areas. May require flexibility to support hospice or other organizational needs.
Why Should You Join the Team at Moab Regional Hospital? We have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital, with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the greater Moab community. Caring for our People: Every healthcare professional that works here at MRH in both a clinical and non-clinical setting cares about our patients because these are our friends, neighbors, and our family. Employee Satisfaction: Moab Regional Hospital strives to balance care for the community with care for its employees and offers a supportive work environment, competitive total compensation packages, and the flexibility to enjoy what makes this desert region one of the most unique and special places to live. We offer:
Wide range of benefits, including:
Medical Insurance
Mental health coverage for entire family
Retirement 403b
Paid time off
Collaborative and supportive workplace
Professional growth opportunities including continuing education, trainings, and more!
Spectacular Location
Welcome to Moab, Utah, where Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are just a part of the breathtaking red rock landscapes that surround this charming town. Nestled at the base of the LaSal Mountains and along the banks of the Colorado River, small-town friendliness coupled with unparalleled natural beauty make this a great place to call home. Thanks to its perfect climate, Moab offers year round recreation opportunities, and is renowned for mountain biking, rock climbing, jeeping, hiking and river activities. There are an array of restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries and special events that create a vibrant community to live in. Moab Regional Hospital is a Drug Free Workplace, and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check. Moab Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Moab Regional Hospital makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
