Hospital Social Work Case Manager (MSW) - Patient Advocacy

Memorial Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) with a company match

Education support

Fertility and family building assistance

Job summary

Memorial Health is looking for a Social Work Case Manager to provide emotional support and comprehensive assessments for patients in their care. This role involves collaborating closely with healthcare teams to address patient needs and barriers to discharge, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, along with relevant licensure and experience in hospital settings. Memorial Health offers a range of benefits aimed at supporting your health and career development.

Qualifications

• Strongly preferred 5 years of experience in hospital patient care.
• Required 3 years of Hospital Social Work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN case managers and physicians to address patient needs.
• Identify barriers to discharge and recovery.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance regulations and managed-care concepts.
• Develop discharge plans for high-risk patients.
• Coordinate meetings between care teams and families.
• Provide emotional support during critical situations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient/family interventions

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

Emotional support provision

Assessment and discharge planning

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Licensure as LMSW or LCSW

Job description

Memorial Health is looking for a Social Work Case Manager to provide emotional support and comprehensive assessments for patients in their care. This role involves collaborating closely with healthcare teams to address patient needs and barriers to discharge, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, along with relevant licensure and experience in hospital settings. Memorial Health offers a range of benefits aimed at supporting your health and career development.