Care Manager LMSW- PRN

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Licensed MSW - Care Manager. The Social Worker – LMSW provides psychosocial assessments, supports care transitions, and connects patients and families to community resources, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to develop discharge plans.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or Psychology and 2–4 years in healthcare social work; LMSW licensure and BCLS are listed. PRN Day Shift covers FMLA/maternity leave with weekday focus.

Qualifications

• Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for patients across the lifespan.
• Develops, documents, and follows through on individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling.
• Identifies social, emotional, and financial needs and facilitates referrals.
• Maintains timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in rounds and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and case managers.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Psychology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role: LICENSED MSW- Care Manager

Location: Lutheran Hospital- Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule: PRN Day Shift- to cover FMLA & Maternity Leave- permanent position- NEED PRIMARILY WEEKDAY COVERAGE;

Job Summary

The Social Worker – LMSW provides professional social work services to patients and families to address psychosocial needs, support care transitions, and connect individuals to community resources. This role performs comprehensive assessments, provides emotional support and counseling, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement effective treatment and discharge plans. The Social Worker – LMSW plays a key role in improving patient outcomes, reducing readmissions, and supporting vulnerable populations across the care continuum.

Essential Functions

• Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for patients across the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Assesses the interrelationship between psychosocial factors and medical conditions to identify barriers to recovery and discharge.
• Provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families coping with illness, injury, grief, disability, or hospitalization.
• Identifies social, emotional, and financial needs and facilitates referrals to internal and external support services.
• Develops, documents, and follows through on individualized treatment and discharge plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Manages complex, high-risk referrals involving suspected abuse, adoption, fetal demise, end-of-life care, behavioral health, and psychosocial crises.
• Supports the transition of care by coordinating services such as home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and long-term care placement.
• Facilitates or participates in support groups and patient/family education sessions when appropriate.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Psychology required
• 2-4 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical social work setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment techniques, clinical social work principles, and healthcare discharge planning.
• Strong understanding of community resources, social service systems, and care coordination best practices.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally complex situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and case documentation systems.

Licenses and Certifications

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 7 days of employment required

Benefits

• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.