Manager, Case Management (Trauma)

Manager, Case Management (Trauma)Location: Houston, TX 77030 (Onsite)Employment Type: Full-TimeThe Manager of Case Management for Trauma is responsible for overseeing case management operations, utilization review, discharge planning, and care coordination activities for trauma patients. This role provides leadership to case management staff while ensuring quality patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, resource utilization, and efficient patient transitions of care.The Manager will collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and support organizational goals related to quality, safety, and cost-effective care delivery.Must-HavesCase Manager Certification requiredCurrent and valid Texas RN License or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required (LCSW preferred)Minimum 5 years of experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning, or cost/quality management programsMinimum 3 years of hospital-based nursing or social work experienceMinimum 3 years of leadership/management experienceRequired SkillsCase Management OperationsUtilization ManagementDischarge PlanningCare CoordinationQuality and Cost ManagementHospital Case ManagementTeam Leadership and Staff DevelopmentRegulatory CompliancePreferred SkillsTrauma Case Management experienceLCSW CertificationExperience in Academic Medical Centers or Level I Trauma CentersPerformance Improvement and Quality InitiativesKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage trauma case management operationsOversee utilization management and discharge planning activitiesSupervise and develop case management staffEnsure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirementsMonitor patient outcomes, length of stay, and resource utilizationCollaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teamsImplement performance improvement initiativesSupport quality, safety, and patient satisfaction goalsManage departmental operations and staffingRecruiter Submission Template – Full Name:Degree (BSN, MSN, BSW, MSW, etc.) – University & Year:Current and valid Texas RN License?Current License (RN/LMSW/LCSW) – State & Status:Case Manager Certification (CCM, ACM, etc.) (Yes/No – details):Total Case Management Experience (Years):Total Utilization Management / Discharge Planning Experience (Years):Total Hospital-Based Nursing or Social Work Experience (Years):Total Leadership Experience (Years):Do you have at least 5 years of Case Management / Utilization Management experience? (Yes/No – details):Do you have at least 3 years of hospital-based nursing or social work experience? (Yes/No – details):Do you have at least 3 years of leadership experience? (Yes/No – details):Experience managing Trauma Case Management programs (Yes/No – details):Experience with discharge planning and care coordination (Yes/No – details):Experience with performance improvement and quality initiatives (Yes/No – details):Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:Contact Number:Email ID:LinkedIn Profile URL:Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):Notice Period (in weeks):Current Work Authorization Status:Expected Salary:Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite at Houston, TX 77030 (Onsite)?