Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Social Work Care Manager to support high-risk, socially complex patients in a community setting. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate services, and help patients and families follow treatment plans.

The role requires an MSW, LCSW or LISW licensure, strong communication, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams; prior care management or behavioral health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Licensed as LCSW or LISW in the relevant state.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk socially complex patients.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephonic psychosocial assessments with patients and/or caregivers.
• Investigate barriers and design interventions to close gaps in care and needs.
• Provide short-term counseling services as needed.
• Coordinate services so patients/families understand treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve quality and patient experience outcomes.
• Provide outreach to community-based services supporting aging at home.
• Develop and implement shared goals of care with patients and families.
• Work with community-based agencies to develop relationships and provide resources.

Skills

High-risk patients management

Clear written and verbal communication

Time management

Self-direction

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

• Manage a caseload of high-risk socially complex patients
• Conduct face-to-face and telephonic psychosocial assessments with patients and/or caregivers
• Investigate psychological and social determinant barriers and design interventions to close gaps in care and needs
• Provide short-term counseling services as needed
• Coordinate services so patients/families understand treatment plans
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve quality and patient experience outcomes, including active participation in High-Risk Huddles
• Provide outreach to community-based services supporting patients’ ability to age at home
• Develop and implement shared goals of care with patients and families
• Work with community-based agencies to develop relationships and provide resources supporting patient independence

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work
• Must be licensed as an LCSW or LISW (depending upon state)
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to use sound clinical judgment and communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Above average computer skills
• Ability to be self-directed and communicate effectively with professional staff across many disciplines and programs
• Ability to plan time effectively, balance multiple tasks, work within stringent time frames, resolve problems, identify patient service trends, determine system improvements, and implement change
• Ability to share expertise with others and demonstrate an understanding of the need to foster performance improvement while achieving patient satisfaction and efficiency
• Preferred: Experience in Care Management in community-based setting or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience working with the chronic, complex and/or behavioral health population

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing high-risk, socially complex patients through effective psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and community outreach. Proficient in developing and implementing patient-centered care plans while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master’s Degree In Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Care Management Experience
• Psychosocial Assessment

Hard Skills

• Psychosocial Assessment
• Short-Term Counseling
• Care Coordination
• Intervention Design
• Patient Goal Development

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Self-Direction
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Industry Keywords

• High-Risk Patients
• Community-Based Services
• Patient Independence
• Behavioral Health
• Quality Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

• Computer Skills