LMSW Care Manager PRN
Community Health Systems•Hattiesburg, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
The Care Manager - LSW 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 and medical necessity in collaboration with the RN Care Manager, and maintains compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. The position is at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is PRN on the day shift, with 8-hour shifts and weekday and weekend coverage needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
- 2–4 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LMSW (Licensed Medical Social Worker) state licensure in the state of employment.
- 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 working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to assess complex situations, identify solutions, and implement care plans efficiently.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Social Work.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, identify avoidable days, and resolve care-transition issues.
- Develop and support discharge plans in coordination with the Care Manager, including post-hospital placement and social services.
- 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 needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning.
- Maintain timely and accurate 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; conduct first-person notification directly when required and direct others to comply with the federal first-person reporting mandate.
- 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 and comply with all policies and standards.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching.
