LMSW-Case Manager, Social Work - Part Time

About the role

Responsible for collaborating with healthcare team members to coordinate cost-effective, appropriate services aligned with members' care plans, aiming to improve independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, problem-solving, financial counseling, community resource access, and legal process guidance.
• Manage caseloads, evaluate patient goals, support systems, health status, and environmental factors to optimize care and reduce unnecessary medical utilization.
• Develop and monitor care plans with healthcare team members to promote functioning and well-being.
• Advocate for and facilitate access to community and organizational resources, ensuring efficient implementation.
• Maintain thorough documentation of case management activities in compliance with standards.
• Analyze outcomes to improve program quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist members with applications for public programs and refer suspected abuse cases to appropriate agencies.
• Provide counseling and education to members, families, caregivers, and healthcare teams, including end-of-life care and directives.
• Stay current on case management practices, laws, and regulations, adhering to social work standards.
• Coordinate family meetings, complete guardianship paperwork, and support virtual court attendance as needed.
• Perform inpatient-specific tasks such as completing assessment forms for long-term care.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of clinical social work experience in healthcare.
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW).
• Licenses required for multiple states, including either Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Graduate Social Worker within 6 months of hire, and state-specific licenses (Maryland, Virginia) within 6 months.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Windows-based software and knowledge of local community resources.
• Understanding of regulatory issues in the Mid-Atlantic region.