Hospital Case Manager (Licensed Social Worker)

Location

Winfield, IL (On-site)

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday (occasional weekend flexibility)

Pay

$65,000–$80,000 annually

About the role

Community Physicians is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospital Case Manager (LSW/LCSW) to join our Transitions of Care Department. In this critical role, you’ll do more than coordinate discharges—you’ll help guide each patient’s recovery journey. As a bridge between acute hospital care and post-acute services, you’ll help medically complex older adults transition safely, preserve dignity, and access the resources needed to reduce avoidable readmissions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and support individualized discharge plans.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental barriers to safe discharge.
• Carefully coordinate post-acute and community-based services, including:
• Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
• Home Health
• Radiation Services
• Hospice and Palliative Care
• Community support resources and long-term services

Requirements

• Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and payer requirements.
• Provide counseling, crisis support, caregiver education, and guidance through complex care transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW)
• Active Illinois Social Work license (LSW or LCSW)
• 3–5 years of experience in:
• Hospital case management
• Discharge planning
• Medical social work
• Transitional or post-acute care

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and payer systems
• Familiarity with DuPage County community resources
• Strong advocacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex cases in a fast-paced hospital environment

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program

Skills

Our ideal candidate possesses:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Department of Care Navigation

Winfield, IL

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