Social Worker

Tekwissen
US - Michigan - Detroit
June 30, 2024

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a health insurance company. It offers different types of health care coverage plans that include individual and family, dental and vision, plans for employers, etc.

Title: Social Worker Work Location: Detroit, MI 48226 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Remote Dept: SHS CM Program Delivery Engagement Description:

"Support the overall improvement of member's health status in collaboration with the case managers and physicians by identifying and referring members to community resources, counseling and/or support services.
Educate patients about entitlement programs, legal issues or other services relevant to social work practice skills and knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

Develop, coordinate and evaluate a social worker assessment for identified members.
Consult and coordinate with the case manager and physician to identify member issues and develop a plan to resolve the issues
Assess the member's progress to social work intervention and community services provided through on site visits and POD review sessions upon invitation
Assist the Case Manager with psychosocial needs assessment and identification of appropriate resources.
Identify and refer members to community resources, counseling, and/or support for the member and/or authorized representative, as needed
Document all activities as appropriate, including but not limited to member assessment, communication with case managers, PCP or issues related to guardianship, abuse/neglect.
Educate the member and/or authorized representative about entitlement programs (i.e., Medicaid, Social Security), legal issues (i.e. guardianship, advanced directives) and assisting in the application process as needed
Assist the member and/or authorized representative with long-term care planning and of end-of-life decisions and options as needed
Provide member support as needed throughout hospice period.
Provide member receiving hospice services with information regarding appropriate community resources.
Travel may be required.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

EDUCATION:

Master's Degree in Social Work required. Current unrestricted Licensed Master's Social Worker or Limited License in Psychology in the State of Michigan is required.
Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years of board medical social work experience required. Minimum of two (2) year to be in home health care and/or medical case management preferred

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

Knowledge of clinical programs and P&P, HIPAA regulations and guidelines, American Disability Act, URAC standards (CM SW only) and clinical ethics
Motivational interviewing skills as well as experience in performing assessments and interventions
Knowledge of Medical Policy, CM and DM principles and alternate levels of care
Knowledge of Client benefits
Basic computer applications/Microsoft word/typing required
CM, CCM Admin Modules and Care Advance systems
VDA, Virtual Desk Top (work from home)
Ability to engage and motivate the member or member representative, mentor and train
Identify existing and or potential psychosocial and quality of care issues
Interact and collaborate with multidisciplinary team while advocating on member's behalf
Providing effective written and verbal communication/feedback
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and have a flexible work schedule

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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