Social Worker - LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – Acute Care Case Management Contract in Philadelphia, PA

Join a Philadelphia, PA, acute-care case management team as a Medical Social Worker on a 13-week, Monday–Friday contract. This on-site healthcare job supports patients across a broad inpatient population and offers meaningful opportunities to coordinate complex care through assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Located in the vibrant 19107 area, Philadelphia offers a walkable, culturally rich setting with historic landmarks, renowned dining, arts, and convenient access to city amenities.

Medical Social Worker Job Details

• Position: Case Management Social Worker / Medical Social Worker
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107; on-site
• Contract Type: 13-week acute-care healthcare contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,900
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; no weekend requirement
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Workload: Approximately 1:5 assignment ratio, 27-patient average daily census, and about 5 visits per day
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
• Orientation: Approximately 160 hours
• Time Off: Up to two pre-approved time-off requests may be permitted during the contract
• Dress Code: Business casual

LMSW and Medical Social Worker Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential preferred
• At least 1 year of relevant social work and case management experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Short-term acute-care inpatient Medical Social Worker experience required
• Case management experience required
• Experience supporting Emergency Department, ICU, Labor and Delivery/Mother-Baby, and Medical-Surgical populations required
• Experience with home health, hospice, LTAC, long-term care or nursing home, psychiatric hospital, and rehabilitation settings required
• Expertise in biopsychosocial assessments, initial evaluations, and individualized plans of care
• Experience with care coordination, discharge planning, DME assessment, pre-certification, and prior authorization
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, medical transportation, housing resources, and community-based services
• Experience coordinating home-care services, medical equipment, rehabilitation, and long-term-care placement
• Experience with crisis intervention, contingency planning, advance directives, guardianship, and powers of attorney
• Familiarity with Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, and community resource coordination
• Ability to support patients experiencing substance-use concerns and suicide, homicide, or self-harm risk
• Proficiency with Epic documentation required

Acute Care Case Management Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and biopsychosocial assessments for patients and families
• Complete initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
• Coordinate interdisciplinary case management services for an acute-care inpatient population
• Lead discharge planning and develop safe, timely discharge and contingency plans
• Assess patient needs for durable medical equipment, home-care services, rehabilitation, transportation, and long-term-care placement
• Coordinate referrals, pre-certifications, prior authorizations, and transitions across care settings
• Connect patients and families with Medicaid, Medicare, housing, transportation, and community-based resources
• Support advance directive discussions and coordinate matters involving guardianship and powers of attorney
• Provide crisis intervention and assist with complex psychosocial, substance-use, and safety concerns
• Document assessments, interventions, care coordination activities, and discharge plans accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, families, community agencies, and post-acute providers to promote safe and effective outcomes

Apply now for this Medical Social Worker and LMSW case management contract opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.