LMSW-Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg Medical Ctr. (16hrs.)

Kaiser Permanente; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Travel 20%

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the health care team to coordinate cost-effective services aligned with the member's plan of care, promote independence, and enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, referrals to community resources, Medicaid/Medicare guidance, and supporting patients and families through complex decisions. Requires an MSW and multi-state licensure within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical social work experience in a health care setting.
• MSW degree required.
• Credentials from multiple states with licensure within 6 months of hire (DC/MD/VA as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Problem identification, psychosocial assessment, financial counseling/referral, accessing community resources, placement for care, and guidance through health-related legal processes.
• Develop and monitor a plan of care with the nurse case manager to promote optimal functioning and quality of life.
• Identify and advocate for organizational and community resources to meet the plan of care in a cost-effective, timely manner.
• Document case management activities consistently in accordance with organizational standards.
• Assist with applying for local/state/federal programs (Medicaid, Medicare, Disability) or refer to community agencies as needed.
• Provide supportive counseling and education to members, families, caregivers, and health care team, including end-of-life issues and Advanced Directives.
• Schedule and coordinate family meetings; complete guardianship paperwork and provide technology support for virtual court attendance.
• Inpatient: complete Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAIS) for Virginia Medicaid when applicable.

Skills

Care coordination

Psychosocial assessment

Financial counseling

Community resources navigation

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work (MSW)

Tools

Windows

Job description

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 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.

Week 1: Thu, Sat Week 2: Sun, Fri

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.

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.

Primary Location: Maryland,Gaithersburg,Gaithersburg Medical Office 655 Watkins Mill Rd.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16

Shift: Day

Workdays: Week 1: Thu, Sat Week 2: Sun, Fri

Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM

Working Hours End: 03:30 PM

Job Schedule: Short Hour

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M38|UFCW|Local 400

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Gaithersburg HUB Medical Cntrt - UR-Discharge Planning - 1808

Pay Range: $44.94 - $59.02 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

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.