Director of Case Management: Discharge & Care Lead

Hudson Regional Hospital; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ invites applications for a Director of Case Management to lead social work and discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

As a key member of Administration, you will mentor Social Workers and Case Managers, coordinate complex discharge planning, identify high-risk patients, and collaborate with families to support palliative care decisions and community-based services, driving service excellence and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum 3 years of current relevant social work experience.
• Current NJ Social Worker license: LSW or LCSW.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of multitasking and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and oversees the work of Social Workers and Case Managers.
• Directs discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and least restrictive setting.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and managed care guidelines for utilization management and discharge planning.
• Identifies high-risk patients for social work services and discharge planning.
• Coordinates community-based services to support continuation of care and special services.
• Documents assessments and maintains case folders for regulatory standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ invites applications for a Director of Case Management to lead social work and discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

As a key member of Administration, you will mentor Social Workers and Case Managers, coordinate complex discharge planning, identify high-risk patients, and collaborate with families to support palliative care decisions and community-based services, driving service excellence and