Social Worker (SDoH)

Maryland Care Management Inc•Linthicum, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Candidate must live in/be familiar with one of the following counties in Maryland: Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's. Maryland Care Management, Inc. is searching for an innovative Social Worker located in Maryland who is a self-starter with a problem-solving mindset. In this role, you will work directly with MPC members to address social barriers to optimal health care while providing care management through a cooperative process of assessment, planning, and facilitation. You will also act as a member advocate when referring options and community services to meet members’ health needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of community agencies and resources. (PG/MOCO)
Working knowledge of multi-system outreach programs related to health care delivery, clinical education, and health-related services.
Bachelor’s degree in social work.
Valid Maryland state LMSW or LCSW licensure (in good standing).
3 years of experience in a community setting.
Possession of a valid Maryland State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of government Managed Care programs (Medicaid/Medicare)
Master’s degree in social work

Responsibilities

Utilizes clinical judgment to assess members, prioritizing emerging issues to maintain a member-centric approach.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to aid member health goals via case rounds and consultation.
Utilizes problem-solving skills to research and identify community resources and coordinate referral mechanisms.
Plans specific goals and actions designed to meet the member’s needs as identified in the assessment process that are action-oriented, time-specific, and cost-effective.
Builds strong relationships with members by aiding and advocating to help achieve health goals and through visits to the home and community, telephonic and/or video conferencing.
Monitors care management activities, services, and members’ responses to interventions, to track the effectiveness of the plan of care and the utilization of services.
Participates in outreach activities to promote knowledge of the program and its services and to coordinate program activities with outside community agencies and health care providers.
Hybrid position. Must be available and willing to travel up to 50% of the time to meet with members.