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

$6,000 sign-on bonus eligible.

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 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 manage and coordinate assigned caseload consistent with established criteria.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment to evaluate patient goals, social support systems, resources, health status, functional limitations, psychological status, environmental factors, and response to treatment to decrease inappropriate utilization of medical services.
• In close collaboration with the nurse case manager and other members of the health care team, develop and monitor a plan of care designed to promote the members' optimal level of functioning and enhance quality of life.
• Identify, facilitate, and advocate for appropriate organizational and community resources to meet the plan of care and ensure they are implemented in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner.
• Ensure consistent and reliable documentation of case management activities in compliance with all organization and department standards.
• Analyze patient and program outcomes to identify improvements in program quality and cost-effectiveness of case management activities.
• Facilitate application process for accessing local, state, and federally funded programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, and Disability) and/or refer to appropriate community agencies in cases of suspected patient abuse/neglect when identified.
• Provide 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.
• Promote self-awareness and knowledge of current case management standards in the community and recent innovations in patient care.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies relating to the practice of social work in the local market/local agencies and maintain high social work standards as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Schedule and coordinate family meetings as needed.
• Complete guardianship paperwork and provide technology assistance so that patients/family can virtually attend court proceedings, as needed.
• For inpatient roles: Complete Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAIS) form for long-term care (Virginia Medicaid requirement only).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical social work experience in a health care setting.
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW).

Licenses & Certifications

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.

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

• Hours: 32 hours per week.
• Shift: Day shift.
• Workdays: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday.
• Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
• Job Type: Part-time, standard worker location onsite.
• Travel: Yes, 20% of the time.

Pay

$42.20 – $55.42 per 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 the 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.

Location

Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland.