Social Worker Care Management

**Social Worker Care Management | Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly** **Monday-Friday, 12p-8pm** _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._ **Key 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 **Qualifications:** **Education:** * Bachelor's degree in Social Work required * Master's degree preferred **Experience:** * Minimum two years in acute care, SNF, physician offices, or community health settings **Licensure/Certification:** * LBSW license in Maryland required * Must obtain care/case management certification within five years of hire **Skills & Abilities:** * 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 **Caring for Our Team ** _We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:_ * **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. **Happy to Help** At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.