LSW Case Manager - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Geisinger • Kingston, PA

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About The Position

The position is a full-time role at Geisinger Primary Care Kingston, requiring a Master's Degree in Social Work and a PA Active LSW within 12 months of hire. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. The role involves collaborating with patients, primary care providers, community agencies, and other health plan departments to enhance member health status. It includes integrating clinical guidelines into treatment plans, conducting structured clinical assessments, and designing individualized care plans. The position also entails case management for patients with behavioral health co-morbidities, implementing clinical interventions, and providing chronic disease education. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the role requires maintaining documentation and compliance with organizational policies.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• PA Active LSW within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and diagnostic criteria.
• Computer literacy and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, primary care providers, community agencies, and other health plan departments.
• Integrate evidence-based clinical guidelines into treatment plans.
• Complete structured clinical assessments for identified patients.
• Design individualized plans of care with members and foster a team approach.
• Function as a case manager for patients with behavioral health co-morbidities.
• Implement clinical interventions based on risk stratification.
• Contact patients through written correspondence and telephone calls.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to team members.
• Participate in data collection and health outcomes reporting.
• Identify patients at risk for poor outcomes for intensive follow-up.
• Provide chronic disease and self-management education.
• Conduct in-home member assessments for high-risk patients.
• Develop collaborative relationships with community-based agencies.
• Evaluate practices against standards of practice and improve compliance.
• Maintain required documentation for all case management activities.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices with an expanded network.
• Pre-tax savings plans with FSA and HSA with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for various support services.
• Voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees