Lead Care Manager(Lcsw) - Acute Care - Hospital - 146K+/Yr

Job DescriptionLead Care Manager LCSW at our Health Center, located in Santa Monica, CA. The position available is for Full Time, 12:00pm-8:30pm shift. *$10k Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by the hospital that begin on your first day of employment. Join us and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.Case Management is a collaborative practice including patients, caregivers, nurses, social workers, physicians, payers, support staff, other practitioners and the community. The Case Management process facilitates communication and care coordination along a continuum through effective transitional care management. Recognizing the patient's right to self-determination, the significance of the social determinants of health and the complexities of care (barriers to coping, abuse, mental health, substance use, lack of resources, psychosocial issues, etc.). Required qualifications:Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.Upon hire: California Clinical Social Worker License 2 years of experience in healthcare related field (Acute, Ambulatory, or Post-Acute)2 years of experience in Acute Care Management (Care Coordination) or successful completion of the Transitions in Practice (TIP) program for Care Managers.