Social Worker - Medical - Licensed

EDUCATION AND LICENSE
Masters Degree from an accredited school of social work
LCSW or LCSW-C State of Maryland Licensure required.
Provide telephonic case management services to the geriatric population as referred to Social Work team by MHS clinicians. Completes psychosocial assessments to identify and apply services and resources to address, social, health or economic needs of the beneficiary. Works closely with the MHS clinicians to ensure the provision of holistic care to facilitate best health outcomes. Monitors the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions, and provides consistent feedback to the MHS team on progress. Works with community based groups to address service gaps and serves as a liaison to social, health, and psychiatric resources.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEComplete bio-psychosocial telephonic assessments to develop personalized goals and interventions designed to meet the preferences and needs of the beneficiary and caregivers.Assist beneficiaries caregivers with difficult or complex care delivery and serve as advocate in matters related to procuring of resources and servicesUtilize knowledge of benefit plan design, eligibility and/or financing alternatives available to provide appropriate information, referrals, and coordination of services.Assist in the monitoring of provider based discharge planning from all levels of care in accordance with established criteria and makes recommendations for post-discharge needs to the team and/or provider where appropriate.Identify situations where vulnerable adults may be at risk for abuse and/or neglect and intervene for APS referrals, when indicated.Provide education and support to beneficiaries /caregivers around advance care planning DPOA, hospice.Develop strategies for managing beneficiaries/caregivers with significant behavior/psychiatric issues.Provide education and trainings to MHS clinicians around identifying psychosocial related issues for social work intervention.•Perform duties consistent with all State and Federal regulatory requirements, accreditation organization guidelines, health plan and Healthways guidelines. Performs duties consistent with all State and Federal regulatory requirements, accreditation organization guidelines, health plan and Healthways guidelinesEXPERIENCE:Medical Social Work with minimum 5 years experience with the senior population in hospital, long term care, home health, hospice or medical adult day care settings.Highly skilled in assessing the biopsychosocial needs of the beneficiaries and caregivers being served. Extensive knowledge of community services and programs as well as nationally available resources. Background in aging or gerontology preferred. Experience in crisis, mental health and substance abuse interventions.Cultural sensitivity to the population being served
Local experience required
Microsoft OfficePHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:Excellent verbal and written skills required.Access and utilize a phone system; operate a personal computer, printer, photocopier and fax machine; maintain files; and perform basic mathematical calculations.To lift, carry, or pull the equivalent of 25 lbs. on a frequent basis, if traveling have daily interactions with both internal and external customers. Work primarily indoors. Travel occasionallyWORK ENVIRONMENT:Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the colleague could be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Noise level may vary from light to moderate depending on the location.CRITERIA FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:Performance evaluation will be based on the ability in meeting the criteria outlined herein, contributing to meeting the goals and accomplishments of the overall care enhancement programs and of Healthways, Inc. in general.JOB DESCRIPTION STATUS:Must be a licensed Social Worker. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Healthways, Inc. reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do no constitute or represent a contract.Please apply directly on Healthways website, http://www.healthways.com/careers/career-ops.html. Once you are on our application site, select Healthcare Support as the Job Category. Thank you.Equal Employment Opportunity
REQUIREMENTS
Masters Degree from an accredited school of social work
LCSW or LCSW-C State of Maryland Licensure required.
EXPERIENCE:Medical Social Work with minimum 5 years experience with the senior population in hospital, long term care, home health, hospice or medical adult day care settings.Highly skilled in assessing the biopsychosocial needs of the beneficiaries and caregivers being served. Extensive knowledge of community services and programs as well as nationally available resources. Background in aging or gerontology preferred. Experience in crisis, mental health and substance abuse interventions.Cultural sensitivity to the population being served
Local experience required
Microsoft Office