Social Worker Care Management | 12p-8p

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Meritus Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Social Worker to join our Care Management Team. This role supports patients throughout their acute care episode and ensures smooth transitions post-discharge. Ideal candidates thrive in interdisciplinary environments and are committed to improving patient outcomes through holistic, evidence-based care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required
• Master's degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum two years in acute care, SNF, physician offices, or community health settings
• Minimum two years in acute care, SNF, physician offices, or community health settings
• LBSW license in Maryland required
• Must obtain care/case management certification within five years of hire
• LBSW license in Maryland required
• Must obtain care/case management certification within five years of hire
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with EMRs and ability to navigate electronic medical records
• Knowledge of disease processes, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based care
• Understanding of community resources, provider networks, and the revenue cycle
• Ability to build relationships across clinical and community settings
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with EMRs and ability to navigate electronic medical records
• Knowledge of disease processes, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based care
• Understanding of community resources, provider networks, and the revenue cycle
• Ability to build relationships across clinical and community settings

Responsibilities

• Coordinate psycho-social support for patients during hospitalization
• Develop and implement personalized discharge plans
• Assess patient needs related to care coordination, resources, and services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to enhance patient satisfaction
• Facilitate access to community resources to support recovery and continuity of care
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices
• Coordinate psycho-social support for patients during hospitalization
• Develop and implement personalized discharge plans
• Assess patient needs related to care coordination, resources, and services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to enhance patient satisfaction
• Facilitate access to community resources to support recovery and continuity of care
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance , as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees