Medical Social Worker: Patient-Centered Care & Resources

Kaiser Permanente; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions, aiming to empower members to direct their own health care with support from education programs and community resources. Applicants should have a Masters in social work and relevant licensure in required states, plus 4+ years of related experience across hospital, outpatient, or home health settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical teams and adherence to policy and quality

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Licensure requirements in multiple states with hire/post-hire timeframes.
• Minimum 1 year hospital/clinic/home health experience or Kaiser internship; plus 3 years in related settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct age-appropriate psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Develop cost-effective care plans leveraging community resources and Kaiser resources.
• Promote patient-centered, culturally competent multidisciplinary care.
• Maintain documentation of services and plans of care per policy.
• Participate in program development, orientation, and education to empower member care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Clinical assessment

Patient advocacy

Education

Masters degree in social work

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions, aiming to empower members to direct their own health care with support from education programs and community resources. Applicants should have a Masters in social work and relevant licensure in required states, plus 4+ years of related experience across hospital, outpatient, or home health settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical teams and adherence to policy and quality