Care Manager- Social Work

add emojis- Job Title: Care Manager – Social Work (MUST HAVE LMSW or LCSW along with MSW)
Department: Care Delivery
Reports To: AVP of Care Delivery Operations
PAY $ 43-  45 
Job Purpose
Responsible for overall care management and quality of care for participants. Reviews assessments, coordinates holistic care plans across all domains, and ensures culturally sensitive, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings and represent social work discipline
Review documentation for quality; address deficiencies with staff and follow disciplinary policy
Monitor, coach, and conduct training sessions for field staff
Coordinate care plans with interdisciplinary team (IDT) to meet member needs and goals
Arrange and authorize services including ADLs/IADLs support, housing, meals, transportation, and community-based services
Coordinate care transitions across settings (home, hospital, rehab, nursing facilities)
Collaborate with PCPs, specialists, and IDT on member condition changes and care planning
Ensure ongoing assessments, service authorizations, and evaluations are completed
Monitor effectiveness of care plans and adjust interventions as needed
Document all services per organizational and regulatory standards
Maintain fiscal responsibility for service utilization
Support development of policies, procedures, and program improvements
Participate as active member of IDT
Ensure compliance with scope of practice, competencies, and organizational standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Qualifications
Education: Master's in Social Work (NYSED-approved program required)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years administrative experience in home health, managed care, acute care, long-term care, or related setting
Experience with frail/elderly populations required (or training provided if under 1 year)
Supervisory experience preferred
Customer service experience required
Managed long-term care experience beneficial
License: Active, unrestricted New York State Social Work license required
Language: Bilingual preferred
Health Requirements: Medical clearance and up-to-date immunizations required

Physical Requirements
Must be able to:

Stand up to 6 hours; sit up to 6–8 hours
Lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient mobility
Bend, squat, climb stairs, and travel between sites
Perform fine motor tasks and operate equipment
Communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Demonstrate cognitive ability for decision-making and documentation 

RESUMES TO :

GZIVALI@PHAXIS.COM