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 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.
This position is for Virginia Medicaid Cardinal Care team.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in case management or three (3) years of clinical experience are 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 Clinical Social Worker - Certified (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
- Independent Clinical Social Worker License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to complete in-person assessments in the home and community. (For anyone hired after April 1, 2025).
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills to interact with diverse members and providers and present care plan.
- Exceptional listening skills to assess needs and identify problems.
- Cultural humility to appreciate unique perspectives, backgrounds, and differences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pediatrics: Minimum one (1) year of recent experience with pediatric/adolescent population preferred.
- Perinatal: Minimum one (1) year of recent experience with recent labor and delivery of predominately high-risk obstetrics or perinatal population preferred.
- Renal: Minimum one (1) year of recent experience with nephrology or renal population preferred.
- Case Manager Certificate (CCM) preferred.
Primary Location: Virginia,Springfield,Springfield Medical Center (replacement)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M38|UFCW|Local 400
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: New Carrolltn Admin - UR-Critical Care-Apache Prgm - 1808
Pay Range: $43.12 - $56.64 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
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. Submit Interest
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours, Shift work,