Case Mgr, Social Work- In Patient II

Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,920,000 - 158,801,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC invites applications for an LISW/LGSW Case Manager in Inpatient II. This 24-hour shift role coordinates care, conducts psychosocial assessments, and connects patients with resources to support independence and quality of life.

The position requires DC licensure and relevant social work experience in healthcare, with a $4,500 sign-on bonus. Part-time schedule; travel up to 10% may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical social work experience in a health care setting.
• Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire; additional credentials from other states post hire.
• DC licensure within 6 months of hire; Maryland license within 6 months; Virginia license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate case management services for defined population.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to inform care plans and optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop and monitor plans of care.
• Identify and connect to community resources to meet plan of care.
• Document case management activities per organization standards.
• Analyze patient and program outcomes to identify improvements in quality and cost effectiveness.
• Assist with access to Medicaid/Medicare and other programs where appropriate.

Skills

LISW

LGSW

Social Work

Case Manager

Education

Licensed Independent Social Worker (DC)

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (DC)

Licensed Master Social Worker (Maryland)

Licensed Master Social Worker (Virginia)

Tools

Windows OS

Community resources knowledge

Job description

Job Description - LISW, LGSW Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Washington, DC Washington Hos (24hrs.)

LISW, LGSW Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Washington, DC Washington Hos (24hrs.)

Description

This role is eligible for a $4,500 sign-on bonus.

Job Summary

For members of a defined population, responsible for collaborating with the members of the health care team to facilitate the coordination of appropriate, cost-effective services that are consistent with members plan of care, help achieve his/her optimal level of independence, and enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, problem identification, psychosocial assessment, financial counseling/referral, accessing community resources, placement for care, guiding the member through health-related legal processes, or consultation and support to other health care professionals.
• Effectively manages and coordinates assigned caseload consistent with established criteria. Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment to evaluate patient goals, social support systems, resources, health status, functional limitations, psychological status, environmental factors, and response to treatment so as to decrease inappropriate utilization of medical services.
• In close collaboration with the nurse case manager and other members of the health care team, develops and monitors a plan of care designed to promote the members optimal level of functioning and enhance the quality of life.
• Identifies, facilitates, and advocates appropriate organizational and community resources to meet the plan of care and ensures that they are implemented for in a cost effective, efficient, and timely manner.
• Ensures consistent and reliable documentation of case management activities in compliance with all organization and department standards.
• Analyzes patient and program outcomes to identify improvements in program, quality, and cost effectiveness of case management activities.
• Facilitates application process for accessing local, state, and federally funded programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, and Disability) and/or refers to appropriate community agencies in cases of suspected patient abuse/neglect when identified.
• Provides supportive counseling and education to members, families and caregivers, members of the health care team, health plan staff, and the community, including end-of-life issues and Advanced Directives.
• Promotes self-awareness and knowledge of current case management standards in the community and recent innovations in patient care. Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies relating to the practice of social work in the local market/local agencies and maintains high social work standards as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Scheduling and coordinating family meetings as needed.
• Completing guardianship paperwork and providing technology assistance so that patients/family can virtually attend court proceedings, as needed.
• INPATIENT ONLY - Completion of Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAIS) form for long-term care (Virginia Medicaid requirement only).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Every other weekend and holidays required; will be required to float to cover other hospitals for operational staffing standards

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum one (1) years of clinical social work experience in a health care setting required.

Education and Licensure

This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

Licensed Independent Social Worker (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Graduate Social Worker (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

Licensed Master Social Worker (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

• Licensed Master's Social Worker (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computer software programs in a Windows environment preferred.
• Knowledge of community systems and resources in the defined service area preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory issues for the Mid-Atlantic area preferred.

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington-Washington Hospital Center Regular Scheduled Hours : 24 Shift : Day Working Days : Week 1: Sun, Wed, Fri Week 2: Mon, Tues, Sat Start Time : 08:30 AM End Time : 05:00 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Category

Behavioral / Mental Health Public Department Name : Washington Hospital Ctr - UR-Discharge Planning - 1808

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Employee Group

M38|UFCW|Local 400

Posting Salary Low

42.2

Posting Salary High

55.42

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.