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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Care Manager Social Worker, LBSW or LMSW

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$94k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

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Job Description

Social Worker Care Management | Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, exempt

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 or LMSW 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 hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and possess a valid LBSW or LMSW license in Maryland. A minimum of two years of experience in acute care, SNF, or community health settings is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningPatient AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceEvidence-based Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Care Manager Social Worker, LBSW or LMSW at Meritus Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 14 employers

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<$90k
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$90k-105k
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2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
49%
CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,407/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Meritus Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Shift Differential Pay