Medical Social Work Case Manager — Care Coordination

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) seeks a skilled social worker to coordinate medical, social, emotional, insurance, and vocational services for HUHS patients and families. The role includes psychosocial assessments, developing outpatient care plans, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and community resources.

The position emphasizes care coordination, cost-effective, high-quality service, and adherence to HUHS standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and LICSW in MA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in healthcare or hospital settings.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and care coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience coordinating psychosocial and vocational services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, support staff, community agencies, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Communicate regularly with treating clinicians regarding patient concerns, progress, and clinical updates.
• Provide patient and family support related to medical, social, emotional, insurance, and vocational needs.
• Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and updates accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Apply case management principles to promote cost-effective, high-quality, and continuous care.
• Consult with the manager regarding clinical, legal, ethical, and risk-management issues.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance-improvement activities in accordance with HUHS standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in MA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) seeks a skilled social worker to coordinate medical, social, emotional, insurance, and vocational services for HUHS patients and families. The role includes psychosocial assessments, developing outpatient care plans, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and community resources.

The position emphasizes care coordination, cost-effective, high-quality service, and adherence to HUHS standards.