Clinical Social Worker MSW - Case Management

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Worker MSW is fully engaged in providing quality / no harm, customer service and

stewardship by utilizing advanced psychosocial skills to facilitate the coordination of patient care

through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. The Social Worker MSW uses

current knowledge to effectively evaluate, promote and utilize hospital and community resources

and services to achieve optimal outcomes, serving as a role model for coordination of

psychosocial services for assigned patients in collaboration with the patient, family, physician,

patient care team, and payers.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Assists with coordination of referrals for post-acute services as appropriate in a timely

manner.

2. Effectively communicates with the patient / caregiver and physician on payer or other

financial issues.

3. Coordinates and documents complex discharge plans.

4. Collaboratively determines desired discharge goals and communicates all discharge plans

and options to patient / family, physicians and staff.

5. Participates in patient care conferences / ethics consults as indicated.

6. Provides counseling and researches placement alternatives for substance abuse, mental

health, homeless and indigent patients.

7. Facilitates and participates in transfer of Baker Act and Marchman placements to mental

health facilities. Provides therapeutic interventions with patients and families as needed.

8. Completes mandatory reporting processes.

9. Facilitates referrals for post-discharge psychosocial, therapeutic, and any other needs as

assigned.

10.Identifies system / process breakdowns and improvement opportunities.

11.Communicates avoidable delays utilizing the escalation process to remove barriers to

progression of care.

12.Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, identifying risk management quality issues

and reporting as required

07 / 11 / 2025

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education :

o Master’s of Social Work or

o Bachelor’s of Social Work with Master's Degree in related field

Provider Completion Card upon hire and maintained

o Basic computer skills including knowledge of MS Office – Outlook and Word

o Current knowledge of healthcare economic issues impacting acute care

o Working knowledge of social work scope of practice and current issues impacting

healthcare

o Understanding of payer / reimbursement practices and regulations

o Ability to understand and comply with Federal and state regulatory standards of

care

o Ability to effectively handle multiple demands in a short timeframe

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Sedentary)

assistance.

and / or low to moderate noise

use of personal vehicle

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time