Care Manager Social Worker, LBSW or LMSW

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

PTO — Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with company匹安匹

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join the Care Management Team as a full-time, on-site role in Hagerstown, MD. The LBSW or LMSW license is required, with a minimum of two years in acute care or related settings.

You will coordinate psycho-social support, develop personalized discharge plans, and collaborate with clinicians to improve patient outcomes and transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Maryland LBSW or LMSW licensure required.
• Minimum two years in acute care, SNF, physician offices, or community health.
• Care/case management certification within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate psycho-social support for patients during hospitalization.
• Develop and implement personalized discharge plans.
• Assess patient needs related to care coordination, resources, and services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Facilitate access to community resources to support recovery and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

EMR navigation

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Maryland LBSW or LMSW

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Care Manager Social Worker, LBSW or LMSW

Job Category: Social Worker/Counselor

Requisition Number: CAREM015537

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $62,899.20 USD to $94,390.40 USD

Locations

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Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $62,899.20 USD to $94,390.40 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health's compensation practices.

Description

Social Worker Care Management | Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, exempt

Meritus Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Social Worker to join our Care Management Team. This role supports patients throughout their acute care episode and ensures smooth transitions post-discharge. Ideal candidates thrive in interdisciplinary environments and are committed to improving patient outcomes through holistic, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate psycho-social support for patients during hospitalization

Develop and implement personalized discharge plans

Assess patient needs related to care coordination, resources, and services

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to enhance patient satisfaction

Facilitate access to community resources to support recovery and continuity of care

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices

Qualifications: Education:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work required

Experience:

Minimum two years in acute care, SNF, physician offices, or community health settings

Licensure/Certification:

LBSW or LMSW in Maryland required

Must obtain care/case management certification within five years of hire

Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication and multitasking skills

Familiarity with EMRs and ability to navigate electronic medical records

Knowledge of disease processes, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based care

Understanding of community resources, provider networks, and the revenue cycle

Ability to build relationships across clinical and community settings

Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members workingevening, night, or weekend shiftsmay be eligible foradditional pay.

Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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