PRN/As Needed - Social Work Care Manager
MHM Support Services
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The Care Manager, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assess, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge ensuring a safe transition post hospitalization. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and service standards. The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight to maintain patient experience, safety, and quality of care utilizing performance metrics and adoption of best practices.Position Details:
The Care Manager, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assess, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge ensuring a safe transition post hospitalization. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and service standards. The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight to maintain patient experience, safety, and quality of care utilizing performance metrics and adoption of best practices.
*PRN/As Needed*
Required Education:
Required Education: Master's degree in Social Work required or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the education facility
Experience: 0-2 years' experience in acute care hospital setting
Licensure: Must have a current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW)
Certifications: BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire - Certification in Case Management, Preferred
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Summary
Assess, plan, advocate, and coordinate care to ensure safe hospital discharge and transition.
Job title
PRN/As Needed - Social Work Care Manager
Experience level
0-2 years
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Mercy Joplin; remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location