Complex Care Social Worker - LMSW or LCSW

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Sinai Hospital, part of LifeBridge Health, is seeking a Complex Discharge Planning Coordinator to coordinate complex discharge planning, manage high-need cases, and ensure safe transitions of care for patients in Baltimore. You will oversee caseloads up to 15 patients, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and identify opportunities for early intervention to reduce delays and costs.

A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• LMSW or LCSW-C licensed.
• 3 years inpatient discharge planning experience or 2-3 years in complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex discharge planning for difficult-to-place, high-cost, and complex patients.
• Manage caseloads of up to 15 patients with escalation process and collaboration with interdisciplinary team for safe discharge planning.
• Monitor patients to identify opportunities for early intervention and reduce discharge delays and costs.

Skills

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Early intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Sinai Hospital's inpatient Care Management team provides discharge planning, transitional care coordination, complex care management, and utilization review through a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, LPNs, licensed social workers, and administrative staff. While many functions are dictated by regulatory requirements, the core clinical focus is always on ensuring a safe and effective transition to the next appropriate level of care. Your work directly supports safe discharge planning, reduces barriers to care, and improves patient outcomes.

Job Summary

This role will Coordinate Complex Discharge Planning through

• Managing cases including but not limited to difficult-to-place, high-cost, and complex patients that require targeted length-of-stay and safe transitions of care.
• Manage Caseloads of up to 15 patients using a structured escalation process to identify complex discharge barriers and assume responsibility for collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensuring a safe discharge plan.
• Monitor patients to identify opportunities for early intervention, reduce discharge delays, and promote cost-effective outcomes though tracking resolutions for future outcome

*This position offers a potential of up to $10,000 sign-on bonus. *

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work
• LMSW or LCSW-C
• Minimum of 3 years of inpatient medical acute discharge planning experience or 2-3 years of Complex Case management (Inpatient or Outpatient) is required.

Pay Range

$29.00 to $51.27 Based On Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.