LMSW Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Annapolis, MD Anne Arundel (36hrs.)

Kaiser Permanente; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an LMSW Case Manager, Inpatient II in Annapolis, MD. This full‑time role collaborates with the health care team to coordinate cost‑effective services and support for patients and their families.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, and coordinating resources across local systems. Inpatient focus with cross‑hospital training and weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical social work experience in a health care setting.
• MSW degree required.
• Licensure in relevant states within 6 months of hire (DC/MD/VA)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with health care team to plan cost-effective services aligned with the care plan.
• Complete psychosocial assessments evaluating goals, resources and support.
• Develop and monitor a plan of care to maximize functioning and quality of life.
• Identify and connect community resources to meet the plan of care.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MSW

Tools

Windows software

Job description

This role is eligible for a $6,750 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.

Essential 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.

  Will train to cross cover Baltimore hospitals

  Every other weekend and holiday requirement

  Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs Week 2: Thurs, Fri, Sat

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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

Education

• Masters degree in social work (MSW) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• 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.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: LMSW Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Annapolis, MD Anne Arundel (36hrs.)

LOCATION: Annapolis, Maryland

REQNUMBER: 1435032

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.