PRN/As Needed - Social Work Care Manager

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy in Joplin, MO seeks a Care Manager to join the interdisciplinary team. The role assesses, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge, ensuring a safe transition post hospitalization.

As a PRN/As Needed position, you will contribute to performance metrics and best practices, support patient experience, safety, and quality of care, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and discharge planners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (or MSW pending conferment)
• 0-2 years' experience in acute care hospital setting
• Current LMSW or LCSW license in the state of employment
• BLS (CPR) at hire or within 90 days; Certification in Case Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, advocate, and coordinate care from admission to discharge
• Provide safe transition planning and length-of-stay oversight
• Collaborate with the care team to improve patient experience, safety, and quality of care

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Care Manager, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assesses, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge ensuring a safe transition post hospitalization. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and service standards. The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight to maintain patient experience, safety, and quality of care utilizing performance metrics and adoption of best practices.

Position Details:

*PRN/As Needed*

Required Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work required or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the education facility
• Experience: 0-2 years' experience in acute care hospital setting
• Licensure: Must have a current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW)
• Certifications: BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire - Certification in Case Management, Preferred

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.