Social Worker – Hospital Case Management

Job overview

The Social Worker – Hospital Case Management role is onsite in Washington, DC, with compensation of $35.60–$57.41 per hour. The role supports Howard University Hospital’s Case Management team in helping patients and families through the continuum of care. The social worker assesses psychosocial needs, coordinates discharge planning and post-acute resources, and provides crisis intervention and support. This work helps address barriers to safe, timely transitions and supports effective use of hospital resources.

What you'll do

• Conduct psychosocial assessments
• coordinate discharge plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• document interventions and planning in medical records
• coordinate referrals to post-acute providers and community resources
• provide crisis intervention, emotional support, education, and resource information
• facilitate patient and family conferences and ethics consultations when appropriate
• provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social worker

hospital case management

discharge planning

psychosocial assessment

patient support

post-acute care

washington dc

howard university hospital

full-time

$35.60–$57.41/hr

msw required

dc social work license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an accredited Master’s Degree in Social Work and current District of Columbia LGSW, LISW, or LICSW licensure; covered by the DC Nurses Association collective bargaining agreement.

About the employer

Howard University Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.