Social Work Care Mgr

Job Description

$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 their optimal level of independence and enhance quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities :

• In close collaboration with the member / members family, and members of the health care team, assesses the members health status, functional limitations, psychological status, social support systems, resources, environmental factors, and response to treatment.
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to identify patients readiness for change, creates appropriate care plan based on assessments, assists member with health system navigation and connection to community resources.
• Provides supportive counseling and education to members, families and caregivers, members of the health care team, and others including end-of-life issues and Advance Directives.
• Effectively manages and coordinates assigned caseload consistent with established criteria. Ensures consistent and reliable documentation of case management activities in compliance with all organization and department standards.
• Facilitates application process for accessing local, state, and federally funded programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, Disability) and / or refers to appropriate community agencies in cases of suspected patient abuse / neglect when identified.
• Coordinates care across the care continuum for members receiving behavioral health and substance abuse services.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

PrimaryLocation : Virginia,Woodbridge,Caton Hill 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-Integrated Care-Renal - 1808

Travel : No

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.