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

About the role

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

• 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 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

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year 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
• Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire; additional credentials from secondary work state(s) required post hire
• Every other weekend and holiday availability required

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with computer software programs in a Windows environment
• Knowledge of community systems and resources in the defined service area
• Knowledge of regulatory issues for the Mid-Atlantic area

Schedule

Short hour, day shift. Week 1: Thursday, Saturday; Week 2: Sunday, Friday. Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Scheduled weekly hours: 16. Onsite work setting with 20% travel required.

Pay

Hourly range: $44.94 – $59.02. Actual base pay determined at offer based on labor market data, internal alignment, and candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Location & work setting

Primary location: Gaithersburg Medical Office, 655 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Onsite position; worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.