Case Manager, Social Work - Inpatient, Full-Time

This role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

About the role

This position involves collaborating with healthcare team members to coordinate cost-effective, appropriate services aligned with members' care plans, aiming to optimize independence and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, identify problems, provide financial counseling, access community resources, and support legal processes.
• Manage and coordinate caseloads, evaluating patient goals, support systems, health status, and environment to reduce unnecessary medical utilization.
• Develop and monitor care plans with the healthcare team to promote optimal functioning and quality of life.
• Advocate for and facilitate access to community and organizational resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation of activities, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Analyze outcomes to improve program quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist members with applications for programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and Disability, and refer suspected abuse cases to appropriate agencies.
• Provide counseling, education, and support on end-of-life issues, Advanced Directives, and other topics.
• Stay updated on social work standards, laws, regulations, and policies, adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Coordinate family meetings, complete guardianship paperwork, and assist with virtual court attendance as needed.
• For inpatient roles, complete Medicaid-required assessments.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of clinical social work experience in healthcare.
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW).
• Credentials from multiple states required, including licensure as an Independent Social Worker or Graduate Social Worker within six months of hire, depending on location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windows-based software programs.
• Knowledge of community systems and resources in the service area.
• Understanding of regulatory issues in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Pay

$7,500 sign-on bonus.