Care Management Specialist PRN

Sheltering Arms Institute is a non‑profit, state‑of‑the‑science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers, created through a joint venture between Sheltering Arms and VCU Health. The Institute delivers an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care grounded in advanced technology, research, and evidence‑based treatment, and is ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals and the top provider in Virginia.

About the role

We are seeking a Care Management Specialist PRN to provide weekday and weekend coverage as part of the Care Management Team. The specialist will conduct psychosocial screenings, contribute to individualized transdisciplinary treatment plans, and support patients and families throughout their inpatient stay and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support to patients and families.
• Complete psychosocial screenings and, when needed, more thorough assessments to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Offer psychosocial support and interventions.
• Educate patients, family members, team members, and social‑work students.
• Facilitate compliance with treatment plans.
• Collaborate with community resources to secure needed services.
• Coordinate discharge planning activities and develop safe, sustainable discharge plans.
• Assist the Care Management Team in coordinating patient movement throughout inpatient stays, aligning with each patient’s treatment goals.
• Serve as a resource on prudent utilization practices and payer requirements for the rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting providing clinical social work and/or case management services (required).
• Acute‑care or inpatient rehabilitation experience (preferred).
• Experience in an academic healthcare setting and/or with specialty patient populations such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke (preferred).

Education and Certifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education‑accredited program (preferred) or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing (preferred).
• Registered Nurse license in Virginia (required if hired as a nurse).
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (preferred).
• Certified Case Manager certification (preferred).

Compensation

$40.00 per hour; final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the 403(b) retirement plan.
• Access to discount programs.

Schedule

Provides both weekday and weekend coverage on a PRN (as‑needed) basis.