Medical Social Worker, Case Management

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaged supportive Leadership

Mission-Driven Team Environment

Per Diem availability

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hartford, CT is seeking a part-time LCSW/LMSW Social Worker to join the Case Management team. The role involves assessing and providing direct Social Work services and support to patients and families in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include developing discharge care plans, ongoing case management support, and effective communication with all stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have an MSW degree and relevant licensure. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• CT State Social Work Licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management support.
• Assess patient's needs and develop discharge care plans.
• Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, and family.
• Utilizes standard Social Work intervention techniques collaborating with patients and families.
• Work as a resource to other staff members.

Skills

Case management

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Social Work intervention techniques

Education

MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work

CT State Social Work Licensure LMSW or LCSW

Tools

Case Management Software

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is looking for LCSW / LMSW Social Worker to join our Case Management team. The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and providing direct Social Work services and interventions to patients and families in the hospital setting upon admission and throughout discharge.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.
• Assesses patient's needs and develops discharge care plans.
• Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, and family members.
• Utilizes standard Social Work intervention techniques collaborating with patients and families.
• Work as a resource to other staff members.

Minimum Requirements:

• MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.
• CT State Social Work Licensure LMSW or LCSW preferred.
• Certification in case management (CCM) and certification in Continuity of Care – advanced (ACCC) preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations and trends
• Experience with utilization management, home care, community resources, and rehabilitation beneficial.

Highlights:

• Engaged supportive Leadership.
• Mission-Driven Team Environment
• Per Diem - weekend availability required

About Trinity Health Of New England | Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center:

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran