Social Services Case Manager — Care Coordination & Discharge

CO040 Memorial Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Social Services Case Manager to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to develop a care plan from admission through discharge. The role monitors progress toward outcomes and coordinates crisis interventions and post-acute care navigation.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and an LCSW are preferred; 1 year of related experience is desirable; CHA/Florida licensure considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Marriage and Family, and/or related social services field.
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Responsibilities

• Assesses and initiates crisis interventions and baker act if necessary.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and consults with nursing staff to regularly evaluate the patient's current and ongoing needs.
• Organizes and facilities care conferences with patients, families, representatives, and other members of the care team.
• Works with patients/families to navigate through the healthcare system (post-acute choices, insurance plans, etc.) to coordinate.
• Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordination of community.
• Collaborates closely with governmental agencies (such as DCF, APS, CMS, and KePro) to ensure safe post-acute care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Post-acute care navigation

Care conferences

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Social Services Case Manager to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to develop a care plan from admission through discharge. The role monitors progress toward outcomes and coordinates crisis interventions and post-acute care navigation.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and an LCSW are preferred; 1 year of related experience is desirable; CHA/Florida licensure considerations apply.