LMSW Care Manager (PRN) - Care Transitions Expert

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker - Care Manager (LSW) to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care.

The role collaborates with the RN Care Manager and IDT to ensure safe transitions and appropriate social services for patients in the Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg area. Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care, including identifying avoidable days and resolving care transition issues.
• Develops and supports discharge plans in coordination with the Care Manager, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services to meet patient needs.
• Refers cases to physicians, managers, or RNs when patients do not meet established criteria, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies, maintaining relationships and facilitating seamless transitions for discharged patients.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities, including referrals and patient interactions.
• Identifies and appropriately refers cases to Child/Adult Protective Services, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker - Care Manager (LSW) to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care.

The role collaborates with the RN Care Manager and IDT to ensure safe transitions and appropriate social services for patients in the Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg area. Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.