Care Management Social Worker

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy in Joplin, Missouri, seeks a PRN/As Needed Care Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum, ensuring safe transitions and appropriate use of resources. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community partners to optimize outcomes.

In this flexible role, you will conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, arrange post-acute services, and support complex discharge planning while

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across the continuum and ensure safe transitions
• Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments
• Develop individualized care plans with input from the care team
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community partners
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and resources
• Arrange post-acute services and coordinate referrals
• Address barriers to care and support complex discharge planning
• Document thoroughly in the EMR and maintain accurate records
• Uphold Mercy's patient-centered values in all interactions

Job description

Mercy is seeking a PRN/As Needed Care Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum, ensuring safe transitions, appropriate resource use, and strong patient advocacy. In this flexible, as-needed role, you will conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community partners to optimize outcomes. You will educate patients and families, arrange post-acute services, address barriers to care, and support complex discharge planning while documenting thoroughly in the EMR and upholding Mercy's compassionate, patient-centered values.