Social Work Case Manager
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.
UMMS believes all team members are caregivers—and we support our caregivers so they can care for our patients. When you join UMMS, you become part of a highly reliable community of more than 27,000, where your experience is respected, your expertise is recognized, and your passion and curiosity are nurtured. A generous benefits package supports your physical, mental, and financial health through a paid time off plan, comprehensive health coverage, dependent care and tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, wellbeing services and more.
UMMS embraces a just culture where all team members are treated fairly and are empowered to communicate their goals and pursue their full career potential. We are guided by our shared values—compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity and integrity—and we are looking for talented individuals who will embrace those values and help us achieve our mission and vision.
UMMS has been recognized as a top employer nationally and most recently is a recipient of the Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Large Employers award, as well as Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women honors.
Social Work Case Manager
Job ID: REF32335T
Area of Interest: Allied Health
Location: Bel Air,MD US
Hours of Work: 8a-5p
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD
JOB SUMMARY: Provides Care Coordination and discharge planning services for all inpatients accessing care through the Univ. of Md. Upper Chesapeake Health. Position requires coverage on Holidays and on back up call system on weekends. May interact with clients or customers ranging in age from newborn to geriatric.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education & Training: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Social Work required. Current Social work license LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C required.
Work Orientation & Experience: Care management experience preferred. Knowledge of Case Management, Critical Pathways, and Utilization Management preferred. Experience in hospital discharges preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate skill in a) clinical case management; b) performing complete assessments; c) effective critical thinking skills both written and oral; and d) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult.) Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers (colleagues, Medical Staff, liaisons, and patient/family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; and e) assist in data analysis.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.