Medical Social Worker Case Manager

Health Here; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Washington, DC seeks an Inpatient Social Work Case Manager to assess psychosocial needs and develop discharge plans in a hospital setting. You will coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and advocate for patients across services.

The role emphasizes counseling, crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, and meticulous documentation to support optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient needs.
• Proficiency in documentation and care planning.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and inpatient care workflows.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and counseling.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care and discharge plans.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary medical teams.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources and support services.
• Document clinical activities accurately and maintain required records.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Healthcare systems

Communication

Patient-centered care

Job description

Inpatient Social Work Case Manager role supporting patients in a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care and discharge plans.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary medical teams.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources and support services.
• Document clinical activities accurately and maintain required records.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient needs.
• Proficiency in documentation and care planning.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and inpatient care workflows.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and counseling.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.