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Meritus Health
United States

Social Worker Care Management | 8a-4:30p

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63K–$94K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

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.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a minimum of two years of experience in acute care or related settings, holding an LBSW license in Maryland. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and obtaining care/case management certification within five years of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningRelationship Building

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Care Management | 8a-4:30p at Meritus Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
22%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
PTO
401k Retirement Plan
Education Assistance