MSW Inpatient Case Manager -Contingent

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The MSW Inpatient Case Manager provides compassionate therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families, honoring their dignity and supporting them through their healthcare journey. You will help enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital while fostering meaningful continuity of care in the community. You will build positive, respectful relationships with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues, creating an environment of trust and collaboration in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of social work practices, individuals, case recording, chart documentation, community referrals, and effective networking techniques to coordinate services for patient outside of the hospital is required.
• Familiarity with general medicine psychiatry, psychology and sociology and how social, familial, economic, and individual factors affect how an individual functions required.
• Knowledge of child and adult protection laws, state Medicaid guidelines, NASW code of ethics (professional standards), and confidentiality and privacy, as applicable to the area of specialty is desired.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
• Ability to make independent decision regarding clinical, psycho-social patient are and to provide input regarding the organization and functioning of the hospital unit required.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary to conduct successful counseling, social services, supervision of students, consultation with colleagues and documentation of patient counseling session.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of computers, Electronic Health Records, data base systems and utilization review/case management documentation systems.
• Desire to work collaboratively and proactively with healthcare teams and other hospital-based interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of CMS, commercial payer requirements and hospital financial/ reimbursement processes desired.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, good organization, and planning skills.
• Must be self-directed, have the ability tolerate frequent interruption and work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate social work assessment and therapeutic intervention, recognizing the unique circumstances and needs of each patient and family
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning and community resource coordination, ensuring patients and families feel supported and informed throughout their transitions
• Conduct thoughtful case documentation and chart recording that honors patient confidentiality while supporting coordinated, person-centered care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans that address the social, emotional, economic, and familial factors affecting patient wellbeing
• Build and maintain effective community partnerships and referral networks to ensure continuity of care and access to supportive services
• Provide counseling and psychosocial support that acknowledges the whole person and their lived experience
• Advocate for patients and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are prioritized in care planning
• Demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity in all interactions, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of those you serve
• Contribute to a supportive hospital environment through collaborative communication and professional consultation with colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level