Social Worker - Case Manager Full Time / Day Shift

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker - Case Manager to join an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive assessments, care planning, and advocacy to ensure safe and effective patient discharges. Responsibilities Include Assessing discharge planning needs within 24 hours of admission and coordinating post-acute services.Participating in multidisciplinary meetings to identify and resolve discharge barriers.Educating patients and families about discharge plans, addressing Social Determinants of Health, and managing payor matters.Ensuring timely authorization for post-acute care and maintaining accurate documentation.Supporting ethical decision-making, advance directives, and surrogate decision-makers.Delegating tasks to unlicensed team members and mentoring colleagues.Conducting psychosocial assessments, advocating for high-risk populations, and coordinating community resources.Identifying risk factors for crisis intervention and implementing strategies to prevent readmissions.Managing complex cases involving abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other at-risk situations. Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).LICSW or LCSW licensure.At least three years of social work experience, preferably in acute care.Current BLS certification.Preferred: Case Management certification and hospital setting experience. Skills and Attributes: Strong assessment, communication, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, with a focus on patient-centered care and community resource coordination.