Description
The Social Work Care Manager I performs psychosocial assessments, develops care plans, and provides clinical counseling. You will work with patients, their support persons, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties.
Responsibilities:
- Assessment & Screening: Evaluate patients for transition planning, mental health, substance use, and goals of care.
- Care Coordination: Develop and monitor care plans, addressing social determinants of health and community resources.
- Behavioral Health Support: Provide motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote mental health care.
- Therapeutic Intervention: Offer brief individual, group, and family therapy, plus psychosocial assessments.
- Diagnosis & Referrals: Identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and connect patients to services.
- Education & Advocacy: Train staff, educate patients, and advocate for rights and care access.
- Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare teams, insurers, and community providers for quality care.
- Quality & Compliance: Lead improvement initiatives, track key metrics, and ensure policy adherence.
- Advanced Care Planning: Facilitate clinical goals of care discussions with patients, families, and teams.
Requirements:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Current state licensure (CSW/LCSW).
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Case Management Certification.
- Experience in clinical care management, social work, or working with third-party payers.
- Demonstrated understanding of care management principles and practices.
Pay Information:
- $39.16 - $60.42 per hour