Behavioral Health Transitional Case Mgr LCSW

About the role

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia’s largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 700 physicians and 300 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to Kaiser Permanente members. Our focus is on long-term health, effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Care is delivered across 40+ specialties at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around-the-clock care at some of the area’s top hospitals. We invite applications for a licensed Behavioral Health Transitional Case Manager LCSW to join our busy practice located in metropolitan Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct behavioral health services within scope of practice, including post-hospitalization assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, and other clinically appropriate interventions
• Maintains a rolling caseload of recently discharged members and conducts timely outreach, including multiple contact attempts as appropriate, to engage members and caregivers following discharge
• Completes comprehensive assessments of members' psychosocial, behavioral health, environmental, financial, and functional needs; evaluates readiness for self-management and identifies factors that may affect treatment engagement outcomes
• Utilizes clinical judgement to identify members at risk for relapse, deterioration, avoidable emergency department utilization, readmission, or disengagement from treatment, and escalates concerns to the appropriate care team members

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• 2 - 5 years inpatient psychiatric care
• 2 - 5 years discharge planning experience and/or transitional case management or complex case management experience working with behavioral health patients

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements listed above

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in clinical software and tools

Benefits

We Provide You Comprehensive electronic health record (Epic) and AI assistance to streamline coordinated care
Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, certifications, training, and market data
Opportunities for professional development
Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and generous paid time off
Reimbursement for board certification and continuing medical education
In-house CME opportunities

Pay

Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, certifications, training, and market data

Schedule

Hours are flexible but typically include evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of the patients.

Behavioral Health Transitional Case Manager LCSW Summary

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Transitional Case Manager LCSW to join our busy practice located in metropolitan Atlanta. This position provides direct behavioral health services within scope of practice, maintains a rolling caseload of recently discharged members, completes comprehensive assessments, and utilizes clinical judgement to identify members at risk for relapse, deterioration, avoidable emergency department utilization, readmission, or disengagement from treatment.