LMSW Care Manager PRN

Community Health Systems•Hattiesburg, MS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Manager coordinates and oversees discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to support optimal patient outcomes. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, reviews medical records for post-acute care support in collaboration with the RN Care Manager, and addresses medical necessity while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. The position is PRN at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with 8-hour day shifts and a need for both weekday and weekend coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
2–4 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
Strong understanding of case management principles, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
Knowledge of federal, state, and Joint Commission standards related to case management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to assess complex situations, identify solutions, and implement care plans efficiently.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LMSW (Licensed Medical Social Worker) state licensure in the state of employment required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, identify avoidable days, and resolve care transition issues.
Develop and support discharge plans with the Care Manager, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services to meet patient needs.
Refer cases to physicians, managers, or RNs when patients do not meet established criteria.
Serve as a liaison with community agencies and facilitate transitions for discharged patients.
Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of case management activities, referrals, patient interactions, and required reporting.
Identify and appropriately refer cases to Child/Adult Protective Services in compliance with legal and ethical standards; when first-person notification is required, the social worker must make the report directly and cannot designate it to another social worker.
Provide professional assistance to patients, families, and physicians regarding discharge planning and post-hospital care options.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.