Social Work Care Manager

ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSIONFull-timePosted Aug 5, 2026

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

Social Work Care Manager

This role receives referrals from interdisciplinary team members and provides crisis interventions and addresses psychosocial needs for patients and families.   Responsible for evaluating patients for discharge planning needs and in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team, provides patient care coordination, monitors medical necessity, provides care progression, provides patient and family advocacy, completes post-acute care planning, and implements discharge plans for patients in the acute care setting.  This includes assisting patients with social programs and community assistance to address social drivers of health. This role ensures compliance with CMS CoPs for Discharge Planning, federal, and state regulatory requirements. This role is responsible to progress care to achieve length of stay goals, while reducing avoidable readmissions and improving consumer experience. Receives referrals from the interdisciplinary team and provides patient family advocacy, discharge planning coordination, and intervention for identified high risk patients and or other patient case referrals, as necessary.

Work Hours/Shift:

Mon-Fri 8-430pm

Unit Assignment: PCU

  • Provides grief counseling, disease adjustment support, crisis intervention, goals of care planning support, and de-escalation services for patients as appropriate.

  • Assesses patients’ and families’ wholistically for discharge planning needs in the inpatient, observation and/or emergency departments, including prior functioning, support systems, financial, and psychosocial in a timely fashion to avoid delays in discharge planning.

  • Reviews the medical record, including medications, history and physical, labs, and progress notes and incorporates the clinical, social, and financial factors into the transition of care plan.

  • Develops discharge plans with appropriate contingency plans throughout the hospital stay to ensure timely care coordination and progression of care, making arrangements for post-acute care services and facilities as well as community care for social needs.

  • Leverages technology and follows standard work and best practices to communicate with post-acute care services and facilities to ensure patient care information is communicated for continuity of care, medical records are complete, and discharge reconciliation is accurate.

Education:

  • Master's [Required]

Work Experience:

  • 2+ care management experience [Preferred]

  • 2+ social work [Required]

Additional Information:

  • Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located.

  • Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Accredited Case Manager (ACM) [Preferred]

  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Pay Range:

$24.01 - $44.65

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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