What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Case Manager position at Medlinkhealth?
Role & Practice Overview
- Setting: Hospital / Inpatient Acute Care
- Primary Focus: High-level triage and assessment of complex psychosocial issues, discharge planning barriers, risk of readmission, placement needs, and community service coordination within 24 hours of patient admission.
Schedule & Hours
- Shift Type: Day Shift (Monday – Friday)
- Hours: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week (40-Hour Weekly Guarantee)
- Weekend Requirements: None
- On-Call Requirements: None
Duties & Core Responsibilities
- Triage & Referrals: Perform complex psychosocial assessments within 24 hours of admission; receive and process social work referrals from RN Care Managers based on established triggers.
- Discharge Planning & Barrier Mitigation: Identify length-of-stay (LOS) barriers early; formulate individualized, safe discharge plans in consultation with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Community Resource Coordination: Assess needs and connect patients/families to post-acute services, community resources (e.g., Meals on Wheels, sitters), and follow-up care.
- Readmission & Complex Care Management: Evaluate readmission risks, manage complex situations, advocate for patient autonomy, and execute targeted continuum-of-care interventions.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in unit rounds, huddles, and family care conferences; work closely with RN Care Managers and post-acute agencies to ensure safe care transitions.
- EMR Documentation & Operations: Document assessments, interventions, and barriers in the EMR; monitor insurance coverage guidelines; track and report avoidable stay days or service delays to leadership.
Submission & Candidate Requirements
- Licensure: Active Michigan Social Work License (LMSW or LBSW) [REQUIRED AT SUBMISSION]
- LMSW / LBSW certification required within 1 year of eligibility.
- Clinical Experience: Prior Acute Care hospital experience [REQUIRED]
- Preferred Experience: 3 years of acute hospital care or healthcare social work experience [PREFERRED]
- Certifications: Active AHA BLS (or ARC / MTN equivalent) [PREFERRED]
Pay: $54.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
License/Certification:
- LMSW (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54 - $60