Senior Complex Case Manager - Health & Discharge Expert

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans for patients and families during hospitalization. You will coordinate discharge planning and care transitions, ensuring CMS compliance and optimal resource use within the health system.

Required are a Master’s in Social Work, 3 years of relevant experience, and LCSW licensure (or eligible). CCM/ACM certification should be obtained within 3 years.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work preferred for Complex and Transplant CM Positions.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant social work experience.
• Must obtain Case Management Certification (ACM or CCM) within 3 years.
• Current NC LCSW licensure or LCSW-A; must obtain LCSW within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
• Formulate, develop, and implement a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work treatments and interventions.
• Screen, identify, and make management recommendations for behavioral health and/or substance abuse challenges in patients.
• Maintain timely documentation of assessment findings, discharge arrangements and actions taken according to departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate and complete discharge planning and care transitions across the continuum of care.

Skills

Self-directed work

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Clinical social work

Assessment skills

Interviews

Counseling

Education

Master's degree in social work

LCSW licensure or LCSW-A with plan to obtain LCSW

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans for patients and families during hospitalization. You will coordinate discharge planning and care transitions, ensuring CMS compliance and optimal resource use within the health system.

Required are a Master’s in Social Work, 3 years of relevant experience, and LCSW licensure (or eligible). CCM/ACM certification should be obtained within 3 years.