Social Worker II - MSW - ED - Newark - 3p-11:30p - 15K Sign-On Bonus

ChristianaCare; Chesapeake City (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with 403(b)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Care@Work and wellness programs

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Maryland is seeking an energetic Social Worker to join our Care Management team. You will help coordinate patient care, resolve psycho-social barriers, and support safe discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires MSW or MSSW and Delaware licensure per state rules; acute care experience preferred. Hourly pay range is $30.95 to $49.52, with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for a two-year commitment.

Qualifications

• MSW or MSSW required prior to hire date.
• Licensed CSW or MSW as required by Delaware.
• Acute care social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in care management triad to coordinate discharge planning.
• Resolve psycho-social barriers to enable discharge.
• Review patient status for payer coverage and appropriateness.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Psycho-social support

Education

MSW / MSSW

Delaware licensure (CSW/MSW)

Job description

• The successful candidate may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus to be paid within first year of a two-year commitment.

  If you are an energetic, motivated, compassionate Social Worker that understands the importance of care coordination and who is seeking a work environment filled with Love and Excellence, ChristianaCare is where you want to be.

  ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (over 1200 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash-out
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

THE CARE MANAGEMENT MODEL:

Our Care Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:

• RN Case Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.
• Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
• Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services degree (MSS) from an accredited graduate school required prior to hire date.
• Licensed CSW or MSW as required by the state of Delaware prior to hire date.
• Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

CCM preferred within 18 months of eligibility.

Hourly Pay Range: $30.95 - $49.52This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.