Case Manager MSW

UVA Community Health; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Community Health is hiring a Case Manager (MSW) responsible for leading discharge planning and coordinating care across the healthcare team. The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and 2+ years in a related field, with weekend/holiday coverage as part of the schedule.

The position supports patients across UVA Health’s community locations, contributing to safe, effective transitions from hospital to home and connecting families with community resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• 2+ years of professional social work or healthcare experience; case management preferred.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex discharge planning as a key member of the healthcare team.
• Coordinate care with RNs and physicians to implement proactive, safe discharge plans.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and post-acute options to support patients.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Code: SW1537

Full Time Days with rotating weekends and holidays

About Us

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

Job Description

Case Manager MSW

Job Code: SW1537

Full Time Days with rotating weekends and holidays

About Us

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

The MSW Case Manager serves as a leader of the complex discharge planning process and a valued member of the healthcare team. They collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. Collaborates with RN Case Manager's for guidance with medically complex cases. The MSW Case Manager is also responsible for facilitating coordination of care. The MSW Case Manager along with the other members of the healthcare team accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care. This shall be in accordance with the current policies and procedures, mission, vision, and values of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. Serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination for psychosocially complex cases. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduate Degree required - Master's Degree in Social Work from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience

2 or more years of professional social work experience or 2 or more years of healthcare experience preferred. Case Management or related experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure

N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required

Weekend and holiday coverage.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred

Knowledge/Competence of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding.

Competencies

• Communication:
  • Provides communication and updates to patients and guests and ensures their needs are being met, when applicable.
  • Responds quickly and properly to irregular and emergency situations.
• Quality:
  • Monitors the quality of core Public Safety processes.
  • Holds subordinates accountable for customer service standards and initiates remediation when needed.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
• Patient Service:
  • Provides cultural information to facilitate support for a treatment plan.
  • Ensures that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e., advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $27.82 - $46.07 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.