LMSW Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Lanham, MD Doctors Community (20hrs.)

Kaiser Permanente; Maryland; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking a clinical social worker to coordinate care for a defined member population, collaborating with the health care team to provide cost-effective services aligned with the plan of care and to enhance quality of life.

The role requires a MSW and licensure in multiple states, with responsibilities including psychosocial assessment, care planning with the nurse case manager, resource referrals, and thorough documentation in line with NASW standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate care and access resources.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to evaluate goals, support systems, and resources.
• Develop and monitor a plan of care with the nurse case manager.
• Identify and advocate for community resources to meet care plans.
• Document case management activities per standards.
• Analyze outcomes to improve program effectiveness and reduce costs.
• Facilitate applications for local/state/federal programs (Medicaid, Medicare).
• Provide supportive counseling and education to members, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Schedule and coordinate family meetings; assist with guardianship paperwork when needed.
• Inpatient: complete UAIS form for Virginia Medicaid when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Clinical social work

Formation

Master's degree in social work (MSW)

Description du poste

This role is eligible for a $3,750 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.

Every other weekend required

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

• 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

• 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.

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.