Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient II

Arlington, VA (On-site)

$42/hr – $55/hrFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

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.
  • 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.
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum one (1) years of clinical social work experience in a health care setting 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 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
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.
Primary Location: Virginia,Arlington,Virginia Hospital Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Week 1: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fril Week 2: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M38|UFCW|Local 400
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Virginia Hospital Center - UR-Discharge Planning - 1808
Pay Range: $42.2 - $55.42 / 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 our 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.
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Work Setting: Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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