Social Work Care Manager

About this Job: JobSummary: MedStar Health is looking fora Care Manager Social Work to join our team! As aCare Manager Social Work, youwillserve as a member of the interdisciplinary care management team capable offurnishingan array of care coordination services to Medicare FFS beneficiaries attributed to practices that the Care Transformation Organization (CTO) supports. Coordinates, negotiates,procuresand manages care of patients tofacilitatecost effective care, patientsatisfaction,and health outcomes. Facilitates the continuum of care, works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff, internal and external to the organization. Joinoneof the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Primary Duties: Acts as an advocate whileassistingmembers to coordinate and gain access to medical, psychiatric,psychosocial,and other essential services to meet their healthcare needs.Providessocial services to patients/clients and their families. Collaborates with physicians, nurses,patients,and their families to assess patient social needs andmonitorprogress of medical treatment. Maintains a working knowledge of available resources for addressing identified patient needs and tofacilitateproactive and efficient provision of services. Maintains a working knowledge of available community resources available toassistpatients. Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission, vision, goals,objectivesand patient care philosophy. Maintainstimelyandaccuratedocumentation in the case management system.Participates in staff meetings, Care Management meetings, work groups, and other in-services to enhance professional knowledge and competency for patient management. #J-18808-Ljbffr