Behavioral Health Transitional Case Mgr LCSW

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group • Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia’s largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 700 physicians and 300 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to Kaiser Permanente members. Our focus is on long-term health, effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Care is delivered across 40+ specialties at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around-the-clock care at some of the area’s top hospitals. We invite applications for a licensed Behavioral Health Transitional Case Manager LCSW to join our busy practice located in metropolitan Atlanta.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• 2 - 5 years inpatient psychiatric care
• 2 - 5 years discharge planning experience and/or transitional case management or complex case management experience working with behavioral health patients

Responsibilities

• Provides direct behavioral health services within scope of practice, including post-hospitalization assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, and other clinically appropriate interventions
• Maintains a rolling caseload of recently discharged members and conducts timely outreach, including multiple contact attempts as appropriate, to engage members and caregivers following discharge
• Completes comprehensive assessments of members' psychosocial, behavioral health, environmental, financial, and functional needs; evaluates readiness for self-management and identifies factors that may affect treatment engagement outcomes
• Utilizes clinical judgement to identify members at risk for relapse, deterioration, avoidable emergency department utilization, readmission, or disengagement from treatment, and escalates concerns to the appropriate care team members

Benefits

• Comprehensive electronic health record (Epic) and AI assistance to streamline coordinated care
• Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, certifications, training, and market data
• Opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and generous paid time off
• Complete professional liability coverage, including tail coverage, provided at no cost
• Reimbursement for board certification and continuing medical education
• In-house CME opportunities
• Additional benefits supporting work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level