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RWJBarnabas Health lists this Director Case Management opportunity in belleville, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director Case Management
Req #:
Category: Case Management
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: Case Management
Pay Range: $127,500.00 - $165,700.00 per year
Location:
1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Job Title: Director Case Management
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: Case Management
Req #:
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $127,512.73 - $165,766.55 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Director of Case Management
The Director of Case Management provides strategic and operational leadership to the Case Management Department, supporting hospital leadership in achieving high-quality, efficient patient care. This role ensures the effective integration of clinical, operational, and leadership functions to optimize patient outcomes and departmental performance.
A typical day as a Director of Case Management may look like:
Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Case Management operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and system priorities
Foster a high-performing, engaged workforce by promoting collaboration, transparency, and a culture of continuous improvement
Accountable for achieving system-level key performance indicator targets
Operations: Design and optimize staffing models, workflows, and resource allocation to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency
Optimizes resource utilization across the department, balancing fiscal responsibility with quality patient care
Clinical Excellence: Establish and maintain clinical standards to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum
Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to address complex utilization management issues and patient care escalations
Advances equitable care delivery and integration of social drivers of health into operational strategy
Continuous Improvement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators, holding teams accountable for achieving targets; lead performance improvement initiatives using data to drive outcomes when targets are not met
Workforce & Professional Development: Lead, develop, and evaluate mid-level leaders and staff through performance management, coaching, and succession planning
Promote professional development, mentoring, and leadership growth while modeling accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement
Oversee recruitment, selection, and retention strategies to build and sustain a strong, diverse Case Management team
Maintains professional competence and credibility through ongoing education and engagement in industry best practices
Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards while standardizing policies, procedures, and departmental practices
Align with system policies, procedures, and workflows
Communication and Collaboration: Serves as a key liaison between department, leadership, and site stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and priorities; Builds and sustains strong relationships with physicians, nursing leadership, post-acute providers, payers, and community partners to support care coordination and system effectiveness; Represents Case Management at executive, interdisciplinary, and system-level committees, influencing decision-making and advancing strategic initiatives
Systemness & Standardization: Advance systemness by aligning local operations with enterprise goals, collaborating with Case Management leaders across the system, and driving standardization of best practices
Other: May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management
This role might be for you if:
You have an advanced knowledge of healthcare systems, including expert application of medical necessity criteria, payer strategies, and denials management
You have an expert knowledge of state and federal regulations related to case management, including utilization review, discharge planning, auditing, scope of practice, and accreditation standards; ability to operationalize regulatory requirements across the site
You demonstrate effective communication, negotiation, and influence skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective relationships with senior leadership, physicians, payers, and external partners
You have strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing strategic priorities and lead large-scale operational initiatives
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams and leaders, including fostering engagement, accountability, and succession planning
You have the ability to lead change management initiatives, drive innovation, and implement improvements across multidisciplinary teams
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:
BSN or MSW. If RN, masters in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field
Licensure Required: Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse OR Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey
Additional Licensure Preferred:If SW, LCSW, Certification in Case Management (ACM or CCM) strongly preferred
Certification required within 1 year of hire
Experience Required:Minimum 6 years clinical experience in hospital, home health, or community setting, Minimum 4 years experience in acute care case management, Minimum 3 years supervisory experience (multi-unit or program leadership)
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
belleville, NJ, 07109, US
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