Rural Staffing Services partners with rural hospitals, clinics, public hospital districts, tribal healthcare organizations, and community healthcare organizations throughout Montana to identify experienced leaders and professionals in case management, social work, utilization review, discharge planning, and care coordination.
We are currently connecting with professionals who may be interested in active and upcoming case management, social work, utilization management, discharge planning, and care coordination opportunities across Montana.
These opportunities may include positions within Critical Access Hospitals, community hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, public hospital districts, tribal healthcare organizations, long-term care organizations, and integrated rural healthcare systems.
This application may connect you with the specific opportunity you were viewing, as well as other current or upcoming rural healthcare positions throughout Montana that align with your experience and goals.
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare opportunities and communities.
In rural and frontier healthcare, helping a patient safely move through the healthcare system often requires creativity, persistence, resourcefulness, and strong community relationships.
Case management, social work, and care coordination professionals help connect patients and families with the clinical care, resources, education, and support they need. They may address barriers involving transportation, housing, insurance, behavioral health, long-term care, family support, medication access, or specialty services located far from home.
The strongest professionals understand that a discharge plan is more than paperwork. It is a bridge between the hospital, the patient's home, local providers, tribal and community resources, and the next stage of care.
In Montana, that bridge may extend across multiple towns, counties, reservations, healthcare systems, or hundreds of miles.
This application may connect you with current or upcoming roles such as:
Director or Manager of Case Management
Case Management Supervisor
Hospital Case Manager
Social Work Director or Manager
Medical Social Worker
Care Coordination Director or Manager
Care Coordinator
Utilization Review or Utilization Management Director
Utilization Review Nurse
Discharge Planning Manager
Discharge Planner
Transitions of Care Manager
Population Health Manager
Community Health Program Manager
Complex Care Manager
Patient Navigation Leadership
Senior case management, social work, or care coordination roles
Responsibilities will vary by organization and position and may include:
Coordinating safe and appropriate patient transitions
Developing discharge and follow-up care plans
Assessing clinical, social, financial, family, and community needs
Connecting patients and families with local, tribal, regional, and statewide resources
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, tribal partners, and community organizations
Supporting utilization review, medical necessity, and level-of-care processes
Communicating with payers and supporting authorization or denial-management processes
Reducing avoidable readmissions and delays in care
Supporting patients with complex medical or social needs
Coordinating referrals to home health, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, behavioral health, specialty care, or services in another community
Helping patients navigate insurance, transportation, housing, medication, food access, family support, and other barriers
Developing policies, procedures, workflows, and documentation standards
Monitoring quality, outcomes, length of stay, readmissions, and departmental performance
Leading, mentoring, and supporting case management or social work teams
Building stronger connections between the healthcare organization, tribal partners, local agencies, and the broader community
Supporting telehealth, regional partnerships, and other creative approaches to care coordination
Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:
Experience in case management, medical social work, utilization review, discharge planning, care coordination, or population health
Previous leadership experience for director, manager, or supervisory opportunities
Knowledge of healthcare delivery, payer requirements, medical necessity, and patient transitions
Experience working with patients and families facing complex clinical, social, financial, or geographic barriers
Strong communication, assessment, advocacy, and problem-solving skills
The ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, tribal, and community teams
Experience with rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, FQHCs, public hospital districts, tribal healthcare organizations, long-term care, or community healthcare organizations
Experience coordinating care across multiple facilities, communities, or significant geographic distances may be especially valuable
Relevant education, licensure, or certification based on the position
A compassionate, resourceful, practical, and relationship-focused approach
Some opportunities may require or prefer credentials such as RN, LMSW, LCSW, ACM, CCM, or another case management, nursing, or social work credential. Requirements will depend on the specific position.
Montana's rural healthcare organizations serve communities surrounded by mountains, open plains, ranchland, farmland, forests, rivers, reservations, and long stretches of open road.
Distance, weather, limited transportation, workforce shortages, and fewer local services can make care transitions especially challenging.
A patient may need to travel hours for specialty care, rehabilitation, behavioral health treatment, dialysis, skilled nursing, or another essential service. Families may also face barriers involving lodging, transportation costs, work schedules, weather, and access to ongoing support.
Working in case management, social work, or care coordination in a rural Montana setting offers the opportunity to help patients overcome real barriers, strengthen community partnerships, and make care feel more connected, personal, and humane.
The work may involve finding creative solutions, building relationships across multiple communities, and helping patients receive the right care without losing sight of the realities of their lives at home.
By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential Rural Staffing Services talent network. You may be considered for current or upcoming case management, social work, utilization review, discharge planning, and care coordination opportunities that align with your experience, goals, preferred location, and availability.
Please submit your resume and let us know:
Which Montana communities or regions you would consider
Whether you are open to relocation or regional travel
Whether you are interested in permanent, interim, remote, or multiple types of opportunities
Your experience supporting rural, frontier, tribal, or underserved communities
Which position or community you were viewing on RSSJobs.org
Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, position, relocation considerations, and next steps.
Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare positions, leadership opportunities, and communities throughout Montana.
Work Where It Matters.
Built for Rural.
Welcome to Rural Staffing Services, where we specialize in connecting Critical Access Hospitals with top-tier healthcare professionals. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to enhancing healthcare access in rural communities across the United States. Founded by Stephanie Senger, who brings over five years of dedicated experience in healthcare staffing solutions, RSS stands as a beacon of reliability and expertise in the industry.
We understand the unique challenges faced by rural hospitals and aim to bridge the gap by providing tailored staffing solutions that meet their specific needs. Our rigorous vetting process ensures that our candidates not only have the necessary skills but also a deep understanding of Critical Access environments. This approach allows us to foster meaningful connections between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.
At RSS, we believe in authenticity and transparency, values that guide every aspect of our operations. Whether you're a hospital seeking skilled professionals or a healthcare professional looking for rewarding opportunities in rural settings, RSS is here to support you. Join us in making a difference in rural healthcare—where quality staffing meets compassionate care.
