Case Manager Social Worker (LBSW ONLY)

About the Role

The Case Manager Social Worker (LBSW ONLY) provides leadership within the healthcare team by coordinating post-acute care services and delivering psychosocial support to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs using diverse information sources to develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaborations to identify and address post-acute care requirements, incorporating social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors.
• Offer crisis intervention and counseling to support emotional adjustment to medical episodes.
• Document assessments, intervention plans, and outcomes per departmental and hospital policies.
• Coordinate with care teams, payors, and resources to ensure timely and appropriate services, advocating for efficient discharge planning.
• Educate staff on bed utilization, length of stay, and payment processes.
• Lead departmental initiatives, participate in staff development, and engage in quality improvement projects.
• Maintain effective communication and uphold professional social work ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Social Work and LBSW license in MD required.
• Minimum of 3 years of social work experience; 5+ years preferred.

Skills

• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, demonstrate professionalism, and contribute to team efforts.