Job Description
ElderTree Care Management is the leading provider of comprehensive care management services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in personalized care solutions that promote the well-being and independence of older adults, including consulting, advocacy, and care coordination.
We are seeking a compassionate and resourceful social worker who is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. As a Care Manager, you will guide clients and families through complex medical, social, and life transitions. This role blends clinical social work skills with relationship-driven care management, supporting seniors in maintaining their independence, dignity, and quality of life. The role requires the ability to work independently across various settings including homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior living communities in the metro DC area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify clients' emotional, social, and environmental needs, and integrate these into individualized care plans
- Oversee and coordinate tailored care plans, connecting clients with appropriate community resources, benefits, and services
- Serve as a strong advocate for clients, facilitating communication between families, healthcare providers, and community agencies
- Support families through difficult decisions related to caregiving, transitions, and end-of-life planning
- Provide guidance and support during acute situations, including hospitalizations, sudden changes in condition, or family conflicts around care
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address clients' holistic needs
- Participate in after-hours or weekend on-call rotations as needed
- Conduct in-person visits, update family members and care team members, and maintain thorough and accurate documentation (approximately 90% field work, 10% office-based)
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Licensed or license-eligible in VA, MD, or DC (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LMSW, or LGSW)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management abilities
- Available 9am to 6pm Monday–Friday and some weekends
- Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds
- Must have a car with a good driving record and be comfortable driving regularly around the DC Metro area
Preferred Qualifications
- Active LCSW, LICSW, or LCSW-C licensure, if not MSW
- 1-3 years of social work experience in geriatrics, home care, healthcare, or aging services
- Experience with care management, case management, or discharge planning
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and community-based aging resources in the DMV area
- Familiarity with issues facing older adults including dementia, depression, caregiver burnout, elder abuse, and end-of-life planning
- Experience facilitating family meetings or mediating care-related conflicts
Benefits
- Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
- Health care paid for full-time team members
- 401(k) with company match
- Tolls and mileage reimbursement
- Education stipend
- Great company culture!
Pay: $50,850.71 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
