Social Worker Care Manager II- IPCM

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Care Manager/Social Worker to assess and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring safe transitions post hospitalization.

The role requires MSW, LMSW/LCSW licensure, and BLS. 0–2 years in acute care preferred; Case Management certification is a plus. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and collaborative teamwork in a high‑acuity setting.

Qualifications

• MSW required or completed all requirements awaiting conferment for Social Workers hired after 12/25/2011
• Current LMSW/LCSW license in state of employment required
• BLS (CPR) at hire date or within 90 days of hire
• Certification in Case Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transition post hospitalization
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide effective transition planning and length of stay oversight
• Utilize performance metrics and best practices to maintain patient experience, safety, and quality of care

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW)

Tools

BLS CPR

Case Management Certification

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Care Manager, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assess, 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

Required Education:

• Master's in Social Work, or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the educational facility, for all Social Workers hired after 12/25/2011.

Social Worker I hired before December 2011 met previous job description education requirements.

Job Description

The Care Manager, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assess, 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.

Experience

• 0-2 years' experience in acute care hospital setting, Minimum Preferred

Licensure

• Current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW), Minimum

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.

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Social Worker Care Manager