Care Management Social Worker - Full Time

OU Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance if outside 100 m

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a dedicated Care Management Social Worker to coordinate comprehensive care for patients and families navigating complex health and social needs. This role works with clinicians and community resources to improve overall well-being within OU Health's system.

The position requires a Master of Social Work, LMSW or LCSW licensure, and completion of BLS. Levels 1-3 vary by education, experience, and licensure, with a sign-on bonus and potential relocation assistance for eligible

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience levels vary by job level (1-3) with matching license requirements.
• Current LMSW or under supervision for LCSW required, LMSW under supervision for some cases.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients using medical data, charts, interviews, and care teams.
• Performs psychosocial assessments and communicates findings to clinical staff.
• Plans and coordinates care interventions, including referrals and crisis support.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams to implement plans.
• Educates patients on diseases, treatments, and social/financial issues.
• Monitors progress and adjusts care as needed.
• Provides crisis counseling under supervision and documents sessions.
• Acts as liaison between patients, families, and providers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Position Title: Care Management Social Worker - Full Time Department: Job Description

New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive wages and total rewards package including a sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles! ***These positions may be filled as a Levels 1-3 depending on specific education, experience, and license requirements.***

A Care Management Social Worker will provide essential support and guidance to patients and their families as they navigate overall wellness in the OU healthcare system.

This position 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned patients’ unique conditions by combining data from medical diagnoses, chart reviews, personal interviews, and care teams.
• Performs psychosocial assessments and relate findings to necessary clinical staff.
• Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy (LMSW under supervision) and support as appropriate.
• Partners with the healthcare team and involves the patient and family in the development and implementation of plans.
• Provides patients and family education regarding diseases, treatments, social or financial situations, emotional stress and/or other problems.
• Monitors care to evaluate progress towards goals and institutes appropriate interventions as needed.
• Conduct high risk screening, provides crisis counseling (LMSW under supervision), and provides education and resources to patients and families regarding abuse or neglect, physical abuse, and documents these sessions.
• Acts as a liaison between patients/families and the clinical staff and other agencies.
• Advocate for patient concerns and escalates ethical dilemmas through the appropriate channels.
• Maintains an open, approachable manner treating others fairly and respectfully preserving self‑confidence and dignity as well as show regard for their opinion.
• Completes applicable reports bases on mandated reporting requirements.
• LMSW or LCSW with 1 year experience can precepts newly hired SW Level I or BSW and MSW students.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Level1)

• Education Requirements: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience Requirements: 0-3 years of work experience, health care experience preferred.
• License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or under supervision for Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Minimum Qualifications (Level2)

• Education Requirements: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience Requirements: At least 3 years of social work experience.
• License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Minimum Qualifications (Level3)

• Education Requirements: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience Requirements: At least 5 years of social work experience.
• License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Analytical skills sufficiently strong to interpret situations and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Ability to explain information in a way that patients, families, and staff can understand.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations, including CMS guideline.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Commitment to learn and foster a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement, and patient‑centered care.
• Knowledge of assessment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions through providing counseling services (LMSW under supervision or LCSW).
• Completion of clinical supervision requirements.
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity; knowledge of Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of casework.

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OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute‑Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020‑21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

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