Job Description

Social Worker, Care Management
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Full Time

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

Qualifications: Education:

• 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

Licensure/Certification:

• LBSW license 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

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.