Case Manager (CM), Social Worker (LSW)

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time role within the case management department. The Case Manager Social Worker will assist with discharge planning, ensuring patients receive the necessary resources for a smooth transition from the hospital. This involves coordinating with third-party payers, government programs, and community services to arrange appropriate care, housing, transportation, and other essential services. The role also includes coordinating placement and support services such as long-term care, rehabilitation, behavioral/mental health, home care, transportation, and DME. Additionally, the position assists with CPS, APS, adoptions, and end-of-life planning, including advance directives. This position offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by helping navigate complex discharge processes and fostering continuity of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Licensed Social Worker within six months of hire/transfer date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required 30 days from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes.
• Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
• Mentors new staff, students, and interns.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level