LMSW Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II Lanham, MD Doctors Community (40 hrs.)

About the role

This role is eligible for a $7,500 sign on bonus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the health care team to facilitate appropriate, cost-effective services.
• Psychosocial assessment to evaluate patient goals, social support systems, resources, health status, functional limitations, psychological status, environmental factors, and response to treatment.
• Develop and monitor a plan of care to promote optimal level of functioning and enhance quality of life.
• Access and implement appropriate organizational and community resources for the plan of care.
• Document case management activities consistently and reliably.
• Analyze patient and program outcomes to identify improvements.
• Facilitate application process for accessing local, state, and federally funded programs.
• Provide supportive counseling and education to members, families, caregivers, and the community.
• Complete Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAIS) form for long-term care (Virginia Medicaid requirement only).
• Schedule and coordinate family meetings.
• Complete guardianship paperwork and provide technology assistance for virtual court proceedings.

Basic Qualifications

• One (1) year of clinical social work experience in a health care setting.
• Masters degree in social work (MSW).
• 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.

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.