Social Work Case Manager
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Provides Care Coordination and discharge planning services for all inpatients accessing care through the Univ. of Md. Upper Chesapeake Health. Position requires coverage on Holidays and on back up call system on weekends. May interact with clients or customers ranging in age from newborn to geriatric.

Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education & Training: Bachelors or Master's degree in Social Work required. Current Social work license LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C required.

Work Orientation & Experience: Care management experience preferred. Knowledge of Case Management, Critical Pathways, and Utilization Management preferred. Experience in hospital discharges preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate skill in a) clinical case management; b) performing complete assessments; c) effective critical thinking skills both written and oral; and d) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult.) Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers (colleagues, Medical Staff, liaisons, and patient/family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; and e) assist in data analysis.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.