What are the responsibilities and job description for the INPATIENT CASE MANAGER - SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW / LCSW-C) position at SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW / LCSW-C) in Baltimore, MD - LifeBridge Health?
Summary
JOB SUMMARY: The Inpatient Social Worker, in collaboration with the clinical team and medical provider, provides patient and family advocacy, discharge planning coordination, and psychosocial intervention for the high-risk inpatient. The Social Worker strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, and access to appropriate hospital and community resources among a patient population with complex health needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline.
- Master's in Social Work Required.
- 2 years of hospital social work/community social services agencies experience preferred, including post graduate internship placement and/or related experiences. For candidates currently employed by LifeBridge as a Social Worker, this requirement will be lifted.
- LMSW required; LCSW/LCSW-C preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience.
- MD Social Work License per level of education.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow verbal instructions, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
