TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER, WEEKDAY - PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Transitional Case Manager for weekday per diem assignments. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinating discharge planning and referrals to home care, SNF, or community programs.

The position requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) or an active RN license (BSN preferred), NJ licensure, ACM/CCMC preferred, and a salary range of $34–$56 per hour. Per diem schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Masters in social work (MSW) or RN licensure required.
• Current NJ SW license or NJ RN license required; ACM/CCMC preferred.
• Experience in case management and discharge planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate discharge planning with patient, families and the care team.
• Coordinate referrals to home care agencies, SNF, rehabilitation centers and community programs.
• Coordinate care authorization process with insurers.
• Coordinate hospitalization details with Utilization Management to ensure appropriate admission status.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in social work (MSW)

RN license (BSN preferred)

Job description

TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER, WEEKDAY - PRN

Camden, NJ

Job ID 66385

Job Type Per Diem

Shift Day

Specialty Other Professional

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.

Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.

Coordinates care authorization process with insurers.

Coordinates specific details of patient's hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.

Experience Required

3 - 5 years health care experience preferred

Education Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.

or

Current NJ RN License

ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred

CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred

Hourly Rate Min

$34

Hourly Rate Max

$56

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]