Director Case Management RWJBarnabas Health $127,500.00 - $165,700.00 / yr vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement United States, Jersey, Belleville 1 Clara Maass Drive (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 Director Case Management

Req #: 0000264338

Category:

Case Management Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Facility:

Clara Maass Medical Center Department:

Case Management Pay Range:

$127,500.00 - $165,700.00 per year

Location:

1 CLARA

MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Title:

Director Case Management Location:

Clara Maass Medical Center Department Name:

Case Management Req #: 0000264338

Status:

Salaried Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$127,512.73 - $165,766.55 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Director of Case Management The Director of Case Management provides strategic and operational leadership to the Case Management Department, supporting hospital leadership in achieving high-quality, efficient patient care. This role ensures the effective integration of clinical, operational, and leadership functions to optimize patient outcomes and departmental performance. A typical day as a Director of Case Management may look like:

Leadership:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Case Management operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and system priorities

Foster a high-performing, engaged workforce by promoting collaboration, transparency, and a culture of continuous improvement

Accountable for achieving system-level key performance indicator targets

Operations:

Design and optimize staffing models, workflows, and resource allocation to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency

Optimizes resource utilization across the department, balancing fiscal responsibility with quality patient care

Clinical Excellence:

Establish and maintain clinical standards to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum

Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to address complex utilization management issues and patient care escalations

Advances equitable care delivery and integration of social drivers of health into operational strategy

Continuous Improvement:

Establish and monitor key performance indicators, holding teams accountable for achieving targets; lead performance improvement initiatives using data to drive outcomes when targets are not met

Workforce & Professional Development:

Lead, develop, and evaluate mid-level leaders and staff through performance management, coaching, and succession planning

Promote professional development, mentoring, and leadership growth while modeling accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement

Oversee recruitment, selection, and retention strategies to build and sustain a strong, diverse Case Management team

Maintains professional competence and credibility through ongoing education and engagement in industry best practices

Regulatory & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards while standardizing policies, procedures, and departmental practices

Align with system policies, procedures, and workflows

Communication and Collaboration:

Serves as a key liaison between department, leadership, and site stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and priorities; Builds and sustains strong relationships with physicians, nursing leadership, post-acute providers, payers, and community partners to support care coordination and system effectiveness; Represents Case Management at executive, interdisciplinary, and system-level committees, influencing decision-making and advancing strategic initiatives

Systemness & Standardization:

Advance systemness by aligning local operations with enterprise goals, collaborating with Case Management leaders across the system, and driving standardization of best practices

Other:

May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management This role might be for you if: You have an advanced knowledge of healthcare systems, including expert application of medical necessity criteria, payer strategies, and denials management

You have an expert knowledge of state and federal regulations related to case management, including utilization review, discharge planning, auditing, scope of practice, and accreditation standards; ability to operationalize regulatory requirements across the site

You demonstrate effective communication, negotiation, and influence skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective relationships with senior leadership, physicians, payers, and external partners

You have strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing strategic priorities and lead large-scale operational initiatives

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams and leaders, including fostering engagement, accountability, and succession planning

You have the ability to lead change management initiatives, drive innovation, and implement improvements across multidisciplinary teams To be considered for this opportunity, you must have: BSN or MSW. If RN, masters in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field

Licensure Required:

Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse OR Licensed Social Worker in the state of Jersey

Additional Licensure Preferred:

If SW, LCSW, Certification in Case Management (ACM or CCM) strongly preferred

Certification required within 1 year of hire

Experience Required:

Minimum 6 years clinical experience in hospital, home health, or community setting, Minimum 4 years experience in acute care case management, Minimum 3 years supervisory experience (multi-unit or program leadership) At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

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