ED CASE MANAGER SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW/LCSW

About the role

The Inpatient Social Worker at Sinai Hospital works with the clinical team and medical provider to coordinate and implement safe discharge plans for patients. Their main goals are to improve patient well-being, outcomes, and ensure healthcare services are used efficiently and timely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Planning: Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient needs for care coordination and discharge, then develops a focused discharge plan, especially for high-risk patients.
• Intervention & Collaboration: Works closely with the clinical team and medical providers to put the discharge plan into action.
• Continuous Improvement: Stays current with healthcare trends, regulations, and payer requirements related to patient care, discharge planning, and benefits.

Requirements

• Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline.
• Master's in Social Work Required.
• 2 years of hospital social work experience is required, including post-graduate internship placement and/or related experiences. For candidates currently employed by LifeBridge as a Social Worker, this requirement will be lifted.
• LMSW required; LCSW/LCSW-C preferred.
• MD Social Work License per level of education.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow verbal instructions, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information

What We Offer: Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job)
• Comprehensive health plans
• Free parking
• Wellness programs