Impactful Behavioral Health Case Manager Associate Scholar

Kaiser Permanente; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Colorado seeks a Licensed Social Worker/Behavioral Health Case Manager to coordinate care for complex psychiatric and addiction medicine patients. Under supervision, you will collaborate with primary care providers and a multidisciplinary team to plan and support treatment.

You will engage high-risk patients, assess psychosocial gaps, advocate for appropriate services, and use the EMR to track referrals and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social work with a clinical focus.
• Intend to pursue licensure and complete within three years of hire.
• Licensed Social Worker (Colorado) OR Clinical Social Worker Candidate (Colorado).

Responsibilities

• Engages with high-risk behavioral health patient populations.
• Engages with patients for goal-setting and planning following department referrals.
• Reviews plan of care and addresses barriers to treatment.
• Routinely assesses for psychosocial gaps.
• Advocates for clinically appropriate care and escalates concerns.
• Coordinates and facilitates educational sessions and training.
• Works with a multi-disciplinary team to manage care.
• Uses the EMR to monitor status and track referrals/outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with privacy and ethical standards.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree in psychology or social work with a clinical focus

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Colorado seeks a Licensed Social Worker/Behavioral Health Case Manager to coordinate care for complex psychiatric and addiction medicine patients. Under supervision, you will collaborate with primary care providers and a multidisciplinary team to plan and support treatment.

You will engage high-risk patients, assess psychosocial gaps, advocate for appropriate services, and use the EMR to track referrals and outcomes.