LMSW Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Silver Spring, MD Holy Cross Hos (32hrs.)

Kaiser Permanente; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Maryland, Silver Spring, is seeking a part-time Social Worker to collaborate with the health care team in coordinating cost‑effective services aligned with the plan of care. The role emphasizes improving quality of life and independence for members.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning with the nurse case manager, community resource referrals, and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical social work experience in a health care setting.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate cost-effective services aligned with the plan of care.
• Manage and coordinate a caseload with established criteria; complete psychosocial assessment.
• Develop and monitor a plan of care with the nurse case manager to optimize functioning.
• Identify and facilitate access to relevant community resources and programs.
• Document case management activities in accordance with standards.
• Analyze outcomes to identify improvements in program quality and cost effectiveness.
• Assist with applying for local, state, and federal programs and refer to agencies when needed.
• Provide supportive counseling and education to members, families and care teams, including end-of-life issues.

Skills

Windows apps

Community resources

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MSW

Job description

This role is eligible for a $6,000 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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Primary Location

Maryland,Silver Spring,Holy Cross

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Shift: Day

Workdays: Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 10:00 AM

Working Hours End: 06:30 PM

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

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

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Holy Cross Hospital - UR-Discharge Planning - 1808

Pay Range: $42.2 - $55.42 / 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.