Acute Care Social Worker II — Care Coordination (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

ChristianaCare; Arden (DE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) with company contributions

Generous paid time off

12 weeks parental leave

Tuition assistance

Care.com membership and Care@Work

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an energetic Social Worker to join our Care Management Team in Delaware. The role focuses on care coordination, discharge planning, and resolving psychosocial barriers to support safe and efficient patient transitions.

The team collaborates through a Care Management Triad with RN Case Manager and Utilization Management to optimize patient outcomes. A Master’s degree in Social Work and Delaware licensure are required, with acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services degree (MSS) from an accredited graduate school required prior to hire date.
• Licensed CSW or MSW as required by the state of Delaware prior to hire date.
• Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• RN Case Manager – manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.
• Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
• Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Utilization review

Education

MSW or MSS

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking an energetic Social Worker to join our Care Management Team in Delaware. The role focuses on care coordination, discharge planning, and resolving psychosocial barriers to support safe and efficient patient transitions.

The team collaborates through a Care Management Triad with RN Case Manager and Utilization Management to optimize patient outcomes. A Master’s degree in Social Work and Delaware licensure are required, with acute care experience preferred.