Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care.
Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about.
If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s

Job Summary

The Case Manager-Social Worker coordinates and facilitates the care of patients throughout the continuum of care in an acute-care hospital setting. The role involves effective collaboration and communication with Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team members, physicians, patients, and families to ensure optimum utilization of resources, service delivery, and compliance with external review agencies. The Case Manager-Social Worker conducts comprehensive assessments, develops care plans, implements and evaluates interventions to enhance patient management, promote continuity of care, and support cost-effective outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate clinical and psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to provide timely and safe discharge planning, referring cases to Social Workers as applicable.
• Monitor patient care to ensure effective coordination and efficient care facilitation from admission through discharge.
• Perform medical necessity reviews and assess the appropriateness of clinical resource utilization.
• Develop and implement discharge plans that address both immediate and post-discharge needs, coordinating with community resources as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate, promoting informed decision-making and maximizing patient and family understanding of care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and conferences to review treatment goals and optimize resource utilization.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, discharge planning activities, and third-party payor reviews according to regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards, and reimbursement policies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards, and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills to manage multiple patient cases simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Must maintain regular attendance and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program in Social Work (Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required).
• Licensure as required by state regulations as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Licenses/Certifications

• Healthcare professional licensure as LCSW or LSW as required by state regulations.
• Certification in Case Management preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting, with experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning preferred.
• Experience in acute care, medical/surgical, or ICU/CCU settings is a plus.