Social Worker/Case Manager

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].