SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGER - LMSW or LCSW
Baltimore-MD-21201-United States
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
About the Role:
The Inpatient Psych Social Worker at Sinai Hospital acts as a coordinator of psychosocial assessment and discharge planning for the patients/clients receiving inpatient psychiatric services at Hospital, providing leadership and psychosocial support necessary to address the individual's needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment & Planning: Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient needs for care coordination and discharge, then develops a focused discharge plan, especially for high-risk patients.
- Intervention & Collaboration: Works closely with the clinical team and medical providers to put the discharge plan into action.
- Continuous Improvement: Stays current with healthcare trends, regulations, and payer requirements related to patient care, discharge planning, and benefits.
Requirements:
- Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline.
- Master's in Social Work required.
- 3-5 years related experience; Prior experience with Behavioral Health case management/discharge planning strongly preferred
- Current Maryland LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C or LCPC required
- MD Social Work License per level of education.
- Expectation is to participate in a unit or departmental work groups and meetings whereby initiatives and leadership skills are to be exhibited.
- May supervise an MSW intern as a field instructor.
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