Social Work Care Manager, Patient Advocate, LSW/LCSW

Unicity Care Management

. Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments covering functional, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental needs .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeParamus • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive in-home assessments and developing individualized care plans while effectively coordinating with healthcare providers and community resources. Exhibits strong communication skills and organizational discipline to manage caseloads and provide high-touch support to clients and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW)In-Home AssessmentsCare Plan DevelopmentCrisis InterventionCollaboration with Healthcare Providers

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Hard Skills

In-Home AssessmentsCare Plan DevelopmentCrisis InterventionDocumentation ManagementClient Advocacy

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational DisciplineCollaborative Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW)

Industry Keywords

Community ResourcesTransitional CareConcierge-Level Nursing SupportField VisitsClient Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments covering functional, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental needs
Develop and maintain individualized care plans, revising them as circumstances change
Coordinate physicians, home care, specialists, and community resources into a coherent plan
Support clients and families through transitions of care
Provide emotional support and crisis intervention
Advocate for clients at appointments, care conferences, and points of decision
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on the caseload
Respond to urgent needs outside standard business hours
Travel regularly for field visits
Accompany clients to medical appointments and other care-related visits as needed
Provide high-touch, concierge-level nursing support to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) in New Jersey
Genuine interest in working alongside families
Sound professional judgment in community settings
Strong written and verbal communication
Organizational discipline to manage an independent caseload and maintain accurate documentation
Collaborative approach to working with physicians, providers, and community partners
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation for field visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly performance bonus earned on billable hours and paid every month
Weekday hybrid schedule with genuine flexibility
Dedicated company phone number
Laptop provided
Mileage and tolls reimbursed
Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision coverage
Safe harbor 401(k) with company contributions fully vested from day one and no waiting period
15+ PTO days
Paid holidays
Voluntary life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
AD&D coverage
401(k) with company match