Social Work Case Manager at MedStar Health

Medstar Health is looking for aSocial Work Case Managerto join our teamat MedStar Health Research Institute!

The ideal candidate will bea Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with strong written and verbal communication skills and experience managing and presenting data to diverse groups in a professional setting.

The Social Work Case Manager Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) manages patients accessing care within any of the MedStar Health hospitals needing support.The positionis responsible forcoordination of care throughassistancewith eligibility, resourceidentificationand linkages to care and follow up.This position provides services that engage patients to minimize barriers to care and maximize health outcomes.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of, and performing job functions in compliance with, rules, regulations, policies, and statutes that affect his/her job; b) maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and MedStar Health Research Institute policies and procedures; and c) reporting compliance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Activelyparticipatesin grant writing proposal activities, following up with participating organizations updating the Memorandums of Understanding with programs, if applicable. Appropriately and effectivelydocumentsMedConnect(EMR)in a timely mannerandmaintaincurrent on-going individualized treatment care plans as outlined by fundingsource. Collaborates with community providers toidentifyresources and enhance service delivery.

• Assistswith the development of self-management curriculum and guides patients towards effective implementation to maximize health outcomes.Coordinates andschedulesinitialand follow-up appointments with behavioral health providers andprovidesbehavioral health screenings, individual and/or group psychosocial support services. Facilitates transition of care between providers for eligible patients from the program. Collaborates with community providers toidentifyresources and enhance service delivery throughappropriate follow-throughand documentation of referrals in the EMR

• Guides patients towards effective self-management and sustainability by providingtreatmenteducation adherence and re-engagement services. Includes coordination of serviceswitha navigator/advocate, community outreach specialists, home health visiting services, behavioral health careprovidersand other specific department staff/teams. Interacts with community groups and providers to provide educational programs, talks, outreach, support groups, and successful linkages to care.

• Provides medical case management to include adherencewithcare, harm reduction, education, other medicalissues,and psychosocial management. Work with patients todetermineeligibility status for medical care, pharmaceutical coverage, housing, or other social issues toeliminatebarriers to effective health management. Works across the spectrum of funding sources to manage patients on a continuum of care towards retention or external linkages to meet specific needs. Maintains and enters data weekly as required by program and funders 16.Providesclinical guidance, leadership, and support to non-licensed staff and to LGSW staff, social worker students (if applicable). Review and counter sign notes of those staff.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work and an advanced clinical license based on workjurisdiction.

• 1-2 years licensed as an independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with experience in a clinical care setting with working knowledge of funding services, electronic medicalrecordsand quality improvement. Experience with vulnerable populations.

• LICSW in respective state of employmentrequired.

Required

Preferred