Social Work Care Manager

Case Management Society of America (CMSA) ®; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Social Work Care Manager to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. This role involves crisis intervention, care planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, critical thinking, and assessment skills, with a focus on advocacy and education for patients and families.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Paid Parental Leave

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Psychosocial assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement transition of care plans.
• Advocate for patient and family needs.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Tools

Outlook

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Paid Time Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Paid Parental Leave (FT positions only)
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-time Saturday 7a-7:30p and Sunday 8a-4:30p; Holiday rotation

Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL

The role you’ll contribute:

The Social Work Care Manager intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special assistance programs and agencies, and/or require assistance with transitions of care or discharge planning. This role involves crisis intervention, development of discharge plans, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient-centered care. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, developing and implementing transition of care plans, facilitating communication during multidisciplinary rounds, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The Social Work Care Manager also provides education on resource utilization, manages barriers to care, and advocates for patient and family needs across the continuum of care.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Psychosocial assessment and interventions
• Assessment of risk factors and support systems
• Emotional, social, and financial counseling
• Advocacy and education for patients and families
• Assessment and reporting of abuse and neglect cases
• Support for decision-making capacity and guardianship processes
• Facilitation of ethical dilemmas and advance directives
• Development of discharge and transition of care plans
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination
• Monitoring readmission risks and facilitating appropriate care levels
• Ensuring compliance with documentation and regulatory requirements
• Patient and family education regarding post-hospital care and resources
• Collaboration with community resources and post-acute care providers
• Participation in performance improvement activities
• Providing mentorship and participating in department education

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Psychosocial assessment skills
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency with Outlook and electronic medical records
• Adaptability to complex healthcare environments