TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER, WEEKDAY - PRN
Posted: 08-Aug-26
About Us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
About the Role
Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resource referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families. Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families, and the care team based upon a needs assessment. Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs. Coordinates care authorization process with insurers. Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention for patients and families.
- Facilitate discharge plans and complex discharge planning.
- Formulate discharge plans based on needs assessments in collaboration with patients, families, and the care team.
- Coordinate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
- Manage care authorization process with insurers.
- Coordinate hospitalization details with the Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of healthcare experience preferred.
- Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN (BSN preferred).
- Current NJ SW License (LCSW preferred) or Current NJ RN License.
- ACM (American Case Management Association) certification preferred.
- CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred.