LCSWC, Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient III Mclean, VA Tysons Corner (40hrs.)
Kaiser Permanente
McLean, VA (On-site)
In-houseFull-timeMid level1+ years exp.
5 months ago
LCSWC, Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient III Mclean, VA Tysons Corner (40hrs.)
McLean, VA (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 5 months ago
Job Description
This role 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
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.
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Our goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino healthcare executives who can meet challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities. Our MissionTo promote health equity for Latino communities by increasing Latino/a representation within healthcare systems, and by supporting policy, legislation, and regulation that improve health and healthcare for diverse communities.Our VisionTo be the professional association of choice that transforms the Latino and Latina experience in the national healthcare leadership space.
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LCSWC, Case Manager, Social Work- In Patient III Mclean, VA Tysons Corner (40hrs.)
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives · McLean, VA · On-site