Care Manager - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Job Title: Care Manager - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Summary:

Trusted Staffe is partnering with a leading Level II Trauma Center in Santa Monica, CA, to find a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a Care Manager. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by facilitating communication, care coordination, and transitional care management.

Why Choose This Opportunity?

• Impactful Role: Play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience by coordinating care, advocating for patient needs, and ensuring a smooth transition through the healthcare continuum.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and other therapists.
• Professional Growth: Expand your clinical skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding trauma center setting.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
• Vibrant Community: Experience the unique blend of beachside living, cultural attractions, and diverse communities that Santa Monica has to offer.

Responsibilities:

• Care Coordination: Facilitate communication and collaboration among healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and efficient care delivery.
• Transitional Care Management: Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring patients have the resources and support they need for a smooth transition home or to another care setting.
• Psychosocial Assessment: Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to identify and address emotional, social, and financial barriers to care.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights and needs, ensuring they receive culturally sensitive and appropriate care.
• Resource Navigation: Connect patients and families with community resources and support services to address social determinants of health.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans.

Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
  • Upon hire: California Clinical Social Worker License.
  • Two years of experience in a healthcare-related field (Acute, Ambulatory, or Post-Acute).
  • Two years of experience in Acute Care Management (Care Coordination) or successful completion of the Transitions in Practice (TIP) program for Care Managers.
• Preferred:
  • Strong experience with discharge planning.
  • Current inpatient social work experience.