Inpatient Case Manager - MSW

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Charlottesville, VA is hiring an Inpatient Case Manager-MSW for a Full Time, Day shift position. The role involves providing social work services to patients, assessing their needs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure smooth transitions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Social Work and has experience in acute care settings. The company emphasizes a patient-first mindset, working alongside a team dedicated to effective case management.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care and/or healthcare experience required.
• Certification in Case Management (CCM, CMAC, or ACM-SW) required within one year of eligibility.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social work services to patients in hospital.
• Assess social, cultural, environmental, and financial situations.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for effective transition plans.

Skills

Case Management

Integrated Case Management

Collaboration in a team environment

Experience with community resources

Education

Master degree in Social Work

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson is hiring an Inpatient Case manager- MSW for a Full Time, Day shift position in Charlottesville, VA!

About the team

The Integrated Case Management team at Sentara Martha Jefferson has 16 members including MSW and RN Case management staff. This is a collaborative environment with a patient-first mindset. The average cases per day are 15, and a strong sense of urgency is preferred.

The hours

are primarily between 8am and 4:30pm with some variation and one weekend shift per 6 to 8 weeks.

The Inpatient Case Manager-MSW

is responsible for the provision of medical social work services to patients receiving care in the hospital setting. Assesses the social, cultural, environmental, and financial situations, as well as the disposition needs of each referred patient. Collaborates with healthcare team members for the patient and community organizations to identify needs and resources in the hospital and community. In consultation with the healthcare team develops effective transition plans. Collaborates with the RN Case Manager to ensure a smooth flow of patients through their hospital stay. Functions in one of the following practice settings: Hospitals Only

Education

• Master degree in Social Work

Certification

• Certification in Case Management (CCM, CMAC, or ACM-SW) is required within one year of eligibility.
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Experience

• 1 year of acute care and/or healthcare experience with either educational internship experience in an acute care facility required.
• Experience with community resources is preferred.
• Develops effective transition plans preferred.
• Collaboration in a team environment required.

Keywords: Case Management, ICM, Integrated Case Management, Inpatient Case Management, ACM, CCM, CCCTM, CMAC, MSW, Social Work, Case Manager, Acute Care