LMSW-Case Manager, Social Work - Inpatient II (Full-Time)

About the role

Seeking a licensed social worker to coordinate care for a defined population, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure appropriate, cost-effective services that promote independence and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying problems, and providing counseling, referrals, and community resource access.
• Developing and monitoring personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Advocating for resource utilization, documenting activities accurately, and analyzing outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Assisting members with applications for programs like Medicaid and Medicare, and supporting end-of-life planning and legal processes.
• Providing education and support to members, families, caregivers, and healthcare staff, maintaining current knowledge of social work standards and regulations.
• Scheduling family meetings, completing guardianship paperwork, and assisting with virtual court proceedings for inpatient cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical social work experience in healthcare.
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW).
• Licensure as an Independent or Graduate Social Worker within six months of hire, depending on the state.

Preferred skills

• Experience with Windows-based software and community resources.
• Knowledge of regional regulatory issues.