Inpatient Case Manager: Coordinate Care & Discharge

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital seeks an Inpatient Case Manager to oversee care from pre-admission through post-discharge, coordinating patient plans and resources. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality care and develop comprehensive discharge plans tailored to individual outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s in social work, hospital experience, and licensure (LCSW-C/LICSW). CCM is preferred, reflecting a clinical focus in Maryland or DC locations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• 1–2 years’ experience in social work, preferably in a hospital setting.
• LCSW-C or LICSW license required/depending on work location.
• CCM – Certified Case Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a care plan addressing continuum of care with timelines and family involvement.
• Coordinate referrals to community agencies and initiate timely referrals.
• Facilitate communication between patient, family, and healthcare team; participate in rounds.
• Complete psychosocial history or socioeconomic assessment as required.
• Develop and maintain information on community resources and referral requirements.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

LCSW-C or LICSW licensed social worker

CCM certification (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital seeks an Inpatient Case Manager to oversee care from pre-admission through post-discharge, coordinating patient plans and resources. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality care and develop comprehensive discharge plans tailored to individual outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s in social work, hospital experience, and licensure (LCSW-C/LICSW). CCM is preferred, reflecting a clinical focus in Maryland or DC locations.