Social Work Care Manager II-IPCM/FT - Mercy STL
About the role
The Social Work Care Manager II – IPCM provides comprehensive care coordination and support services to individuals and families facing complex social and health-related challenges. This position works collaboratively with clients, their families, healthcare professionals, and community resources to address their unique needs and improve their overall well-being.
Advocacy for clients' rights and empowerment is a central aspect of the role; strive to ensure patients receive equitable and quality care. Additionally, this position engages in crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy, while promoting preventive measures and education within the community. Compassion, empathy, and strong communication skills are essential in building trusting relationships and supporting clients in achieving their goals for health and social stability.
This role performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and service standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients' social, emotional, and environmental circumstances.
- Develop personalized care plans.
- Coordinate access to necessary services and resources.
- Engage in crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy.
- Promote preventive measures and education within the community.
Requirements
- Master's in Social Work, or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the educational facility (for all Social Workers hired after 12/25/2011).
- Current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW).
- BLS (Basic Life Support) (CPR) at hire date, or within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Case Management.
- 2 years’ experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition support.
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.