Case Manager - Part Time - Nights - West Bloomfield

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Part Time Case Manager to join a hospital-based care team. The role emphasizes patient-centered planning, advocacy, and effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions across care settings.

Minimum requirements include Michigan-licensed RN or LMSW and 3+ years of clinical experience. Strong communication, organizational skills and knowledge of care guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• RN or LMSW licensed in Michigan with valid, unrestricted license.
• CCM or ACM certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in discharge planning, home health care, or managed care preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess patient needs and plan care accordingly.
• Coordinate care and facilitate services across the continuum.
• Advocate for patients and families to access options and resources.
• Provide effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.
• Collaborate with care teams to meet quality and safety goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

Care coordination

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Case management software

Job description

General Summary

Part Time Benefits Eligible

The Case Manager is a member of the hospital or specialty-based patient-centered care team or treatment team responsible for the collaborative practices of identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's health care needs. The goals of the case manager are to promote patient safety, quality of care and cost-effective outcomes. The case manager provides effective discharge planning services that support a safe transition to the next level of care and addresses the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires management strategies to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum.

Education/Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a Master's degree of Social Work
• Minimum (3) three years of clinical experience
• Excellent verbal communication and written documentation skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers and all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge
• Experience in discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine, or managed care preferred
• Knowledge of preventive service guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and case management principles
• Knowledge of medical ethics and legal implications related to case management
• Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on a patient's wellbeing
• Well versed in facilitating community resources to meet the needs of diverse populations
• Strong organizational, planning and implementation skills with the ability to handle multiple complex patient needs simultaneously
• Strong sense of compassion with the ability to successfully advocate for patients and their families

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license
• Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association preferred