Care Manager MSW Per Diem Variable

Providence; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka in CA seeks an Inpatient MSW Care Manager. This per diem role involves 10-hour, variable shifts and patient-centric care management for at-risk patients in acute care.

You will perform assessment and planning, coordinate care, discharge planning, document interventions, ensure regulatory compliance, and advocate for patients. Required: Master’s in Social Work from CSWE program; 1 year SW experience in healthcare; 1 year acute care or TIPs/Case Management

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an CSWE-accredited program.
• 1 year social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• 1 year of acute care experience or completion of TIPs/Case Management Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan for patient needs; coordinate care and services.
• Discharge planning and transition of care from inpatient to next level of care.
• Document interventions and ensure regulatory compliance and patient advocacy.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Discharge planning

Healthcare teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE)

Job description

Care Manager MSW at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 10-hour, Variable shifts.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.

The Inpatient Master of Social Work (MSW) Care Manager provides professional, comprehensive patient centric care management services for at risk patients in an acute care environment. Accountabilities include assessment and planning, coordination of care, discharge planning, documentation of interventions, regulatory compliance and patient advocacy.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree inSocial work from an accredited CSWE program
• 1 year SW experience in any healthcare setting.
• 1 year experience in acute care setting or successful completion of TIPs program or Case Management Orientation Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of acute medical surgical healthcare terminology, prior case management experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.