LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager at Washington Hospital Center to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered discharge planning across the hospital stay. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, conduct psychosocial assessments, and connect patients with community resources to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation accuracy, regulatory adherence, and active participation in quality improvement, education, and outreach to support acute and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
• 1–2 years of hospital social work experience (preferred).
• 1–2 years of care/case management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and coordinate patient-centered discharge plans.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support for patients and families.
• Connects patients with community resources and ensures timely referrals.
• Maintains accurate documentation and communicates with caregivers and external agencies.
• Adheres to regulations and participates in quality improvement and education efforts.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for an LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager to join our team at Washington Hospital Center!

About The Job

MedStar Health is looking for an LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager to join our team at Washington Hospital Center! The LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager serves as a member of the Case Management Team. Facilitates the delivery of quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care from pre-admission through post-discharge timeframe. Ensures the care is designed to meet individualized patient outcomes. Monitors the care and services delivered to selected patient populations during the acute hospital stay working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team both internal and external to the organization, promotes effective case management and utilization of resources facilitating the continuum of care, and works to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes for the acute, and posthospital phases of care.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career.

• We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Primary Duties:

• Collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care and discharge plans.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides emotional and behavioral support for patients and families.
• Connects patients with community resources and ensures timely referrals based on identified needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation and communicates effectively with caregivers, case managers, and external agencies.
• Adheres to regulations and safety standards while actively participating in quality improvement, education, and outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work (Required)
• 1-2 years- Experience in social work in a hospital setting (Preferred)
• 1-2 years- Experience in care/case management (Preferred)

Licenses/ Certifications

• LMSW- Licensed Master Social Worker- State Licensure in the District of Columbia or the State of Maryland, depending on work location or
• LGSW- Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the District of Columbia or the State of Maryland, depending on work location
• CCM- Certified Case Manager (Preferred)

This position has a hiring range of

USD $61,838.00 - USD $111,259.00 /Yr.