? [Urgent Search] Licensed Masters Social Worker Arlington, VA Virginia Hospital Cntr
Company: Kaiser
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
This position is eligible for $9,000 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: - 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. Week 1 Tue, Wed, Sat. Week 2 Sun, Mon, Tue
Basic Qualifications: Experience - Minimum one (1) years of
clinical social work experience in a health care setting 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 Graduate Social Worker
(District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed
Independent Social Worker (District of Columbia) within 6 months of
hire - Licensed Master Social Worker (Maryland) within 6 months of
hire - Licensed Master's Social Worker (Virginia) within 6 months
of hire Additional Requirements: - N/A Preferred Qualifications: -
Experience with computer software programs in a Windows environment
preferred. - Knowledge of community systems and resources in the
defined service area preferred. - Knowledge of regulatory issues
for the Mid-Atlantic area preferred. PrimaryLocation :
Virginia,Arlington,Virginia Hospital Cntr - Physician Bldg.
HoursPerWeek : 24 Shift : Day Workdays : Week-1 Tue/Wed/Sat Week-2
Sun/Mon/Tue WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Part-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 : Virginia Hospital
Center - UR-Discharge Planning - 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.
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