Lead Case Manager - Inpatient Rehab & Discharge Planning

Brooks Rehabilitation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits package

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Programs

Job summary

Brooks Rehabilitation is seeking a skilled Case Manager to coordinate care for inpatients and drive effective discharge planning. You will lead a team of case managers, develop creative discharge plans, and ensure utilization criteria are applied to each case.

Strong communication and leadership will help connect patients with local resources for community reentry. The role requires clinical credentials (RN or social work certifications) and experience in acute or inpatient rehab, with a focus

Qualifications

• RN, MSW, LCSW, CRC, RN, CCM with Bachelor's degree minimum.
• 1 year of Case Manager or Social Worker experience in Acute Care or Inpatient Rehabilitation.
• Experience with brain injuries or medically complex patients with chronic needs.
• Strong communication to coordinate rehab teams and families through discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager acts as the facilitator for the patient and the inpatient team.
• Develop creative discharge plans to support community reentry.
• Apply criteria and manage utilization for cases.
• Delegate tasks to ensure efficient day-to-day caseload management with the team.
• Research local resources to support patient transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

RN license

MSW

LCSW

CRC

CCM

Job description

Brooks Rehabilitation is seeking a skilled Case Manager to coordinate care for inpatients and drive effective discharge planning. You will lead a team of case managers, develop creative discharge plans, and ensure utilization criteria are applied to each case.

Strong communication and leadership will help connect patients with local resources for community reentry. The role requires clinical credentials (RN or social work certifications) and experience in acute or inpatient rehab, with a focus