Social Worker Care Management

Social Worker Care Management | Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm/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:

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  Coordinate psycho-social support for patients during hospitalization

  
  


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  Develop and implement personalized discharge plans

  
  


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  Assess patient needs related to care coordination, resources, and services

  
  


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  Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to enhance patient satisfaction

  
  


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  Facilitate access to community resources to support recovery and continuity of care

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices

  
  

Qualifications: Education:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required

  
  


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  Master’s degree preferred

  
  

Experience:

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  Minimum two years in acute care, SNF, physician offices, or community health settings

  
  

Licensure/Certification:

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  LBSW license in Maryland required

  
  


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  Must obtain care/case management certification within five years of hire

  
  

Skills & Abilities:

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  Strong communication and multitasking skills

  
  


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  Familiarity with EMRs and ability to navigate electronic medical records

  
  


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  Knowledge of disease processes, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based care

  
  


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  Understanding of community resources, provider networks, and the revenue cycle

  
  


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  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.