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.