TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER- WEEKDAY PRN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey seeks a licensed social worker to join the discharge planning team. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinate care transitions for patients and families to ensure smooth discharges.

Requires MSW or RN (BSN) with 3–5 years healthcare experience; NJ SW/LCSW/RN licenses preferred; ACM and CCMC certifications preferred. Full-time role based in Camden with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years health care experience preferred.
• Master's degree in social work (MSW) or RN licensure (BSN) preferred.
• Current NJ SW License; LCSW preferred.
• ACM and CCMC certifications preferred.
• NJ-LCSW/NJ-LSW/NJ-RN preferred; MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to home care, SNF, or community-based programs.
• Coordinate care authorization with insurers and UM to ensure appropriate admission status.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

RN license (BSN)

NJ-SW License (LCSW)

ACM certification

CCMC certification

Job description

About us

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

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

Special Requirements

License (or Certification):NJ-LCSW Preferred; License (or Certification):NJ-LSW Preferred; License (or Certification):NJ-RN Preferred; Education:MSW Preferred