LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager

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

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking an LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager to join our Case Management Team. You will facilitate quality, patient-centered care from admission through post-discharge and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, community resource connections, and accurate documentation while adhering to regulatory standards. Licensure in DC or MD and CCM certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (required).
• State licensure as LMSW or LGSW (DC or MD depending on location).
• 1–2 years hospital social work experience preferred.
• CCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy and communication

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in social work

LMSW or LGSW licensure (DC/MD)

CCM certification (Preferred)

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking foranLMSW/LGSWInpatientCase Manager to join our team at Washington Hospital Center!

General Summary of Position

The LMSW/LGSW Inpatient Case Manager servesas a member of the Case Management Team. Facilitates the delivery of quality,cost-effective, patient-centered care from pre-admission through post-dischargetimeframe. 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 isa great placeto work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuitionassistance, 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 ensurestimelyreferrals based onidentifiedneeds.

• Maintainsaccuratedocumentation and communicates effectively with caregivers, case managers, and external agencies.

• Adheres to regulations and safety standards while activelyparticipatingin quality improvement, education, and outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social workfrom a school accreditedby the Council on Social Work(Required)

• 1-2years-Experience in social work in a hospital setting (Preferred)

• 1-2 years- Experience in care/case management (Preferred)

• LMSW-LicensedMaster SocialWorker- State Licensure in the District of Columbia or the State of Maryland, depending on work locationor

• 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.