LCSW Social Work Case Mgr. VA Medicaid Springfield, VA Springfield Medical Center
Company: Kaiser
Location: Kensington
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus Job
Summary: 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.
Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, 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 for 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. Basic
Qualifications: Experience Minimum three (3) years of clinical
experience plus two (2) years in case management required. Minimum
one (1) year of experience with the defined population required.
Education Masters degree in social work (MSW) required. License,
Certification, Registration This job requires credentials from
multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are
required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary
work state(s) are required post hire. Licensed Clinical Social
Worker - Certified (Maryland) within 6 months of hire Independent
Clinical Social Worker License (District of Columbia) within 6
months of hire Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virginia) within 6
months of hire Case Manager Certificate within 36 months of hire
Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Experience
with computer software programs in a Windows environment preferred.
Knowledge of community systems and resources in the defined service
area preferred. Knowledge of regulatory issues for the Mid-Atlantic
area preferred. PrimaryLocation : Virginia,Springfield,Springfield
Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue,
Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00
PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status :
Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : M38-UFCW-Local 400 Job
Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Behavioral Health,
Social Services & Spiritual Care Department : New Carrolltn Admin -
UR-Critical Care-Apache Prgm - 1808 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente
is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and
inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital
status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity,
veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing
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