A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Social Worker Care Management | Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, exempt 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 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 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 Minimum two years in acute care, SNF, physician offices, or community health settings
Licensure/Certification:
LBSW or LMSW in Maryland required Must obtain care/case management certification within five years of hire LBSW or LMSW 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
