Social Services Case Manager Jobs in Maryland

Job Title: Case Manager - Foster Care Company: Baltimore Health Care Access Inc. Location: Baltimore, MD Description: Job title: Social Worker-Case Manager, Foster Care Date revised: August 1, 2008 Reports to: Program Manager, Foster Care Classification: Non-Exempt The primary responsibilities of this position are: Serve as medical case manager for children entering the Baltimore City Foster Care system Collaborate with current health suite staff to schedule initial health screenings, comprehensive screenings, dental and mental health screenings Work closely with foster care families with navigating the HealthChoice system and establishing a medical home for foster care child(ren) Coordinate care for children needing specialty care or follow up medical care Compile existing medical records for medical home Documents case management assessments, activity, treatment plans and resolutions Participates in staff, community, professional and inter-agency meetings and conferences. Other job duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited college/university, Masters Preferred Current licensure as a Social Worker in the State of Maryland. A minimum of one year related experience Relevant clinical experience providing services to pregnant women and/or infants, preferably in a public health/community setting. Good planning and organizational skills Well developed interpersonal & communication skills Professional appearance and demeanor Computer literate specifically MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Job Title: CLINICAL CASE MANAGER Company: Inova Health Systems Location: Baltimore, MD Description: CLINICAL CASE MANAGER Req. #: 10-46640Facility: Inova Fair Oaks HospitalLocation: Fairfax, VA USDepartment: Case ManagementWork Schedule: Full Time, M-FShift: DayHours per Pay Period (2wks): 80.00Job Level:Education:Category: NursingPosition Summary:The Clinical Case Manager works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teamsand healthcare team members both internal and external to the organization toimprove patient care through effective utilization and monitoring ofhealthcare resources and assumes a leadership role to achieve desiredclinical and financial outcomes. The Clinical Case Manager coordinates careand services of selected patient populations through the acute care episodeand across the continuum.Requirements:RN: 2 years of case mgmt exp and 3 years clinical nursing experience required; 5 years case management experience and 5 years clinical nursing experience preferred.OrSocial Worker: 2 years hospital case management or social work experience required; 5 years experience preferred.Education Requirements:RN: Graduate of accredited school of nursing required; BSN preferred.OrSocial Worker: Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work.

Job Title: Social Work/ Case Manager Company: Cape Human Resources, Inc. Location: Bethesda, MD Description: Social Work/ Case ManagerRio Grande, New JerseyCape Human Resources (CHR) is seeking an experienced Social Worker or Case Manager to provide case management services for identified clients being serviced by the Agency. In addition, the Case Manager will be responsible for administering the Agency's Client Social Services Tracking System.CHR is a nonprofit corporation which provides home energy assistance, day care, emergency food and summer employment to low-income residents of Cape May County, NJ.  Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in social work, two years of social service experience, including case management. Compensation:The salary range is $35,000 to $40,000, depending upon qualifications. CHR also provides health insurance coverage.How to Apply:Submit cover letter and resume (MS Word attachment) to: Register to View or mail to Cape Human Resources, 4005 Route 9South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 or Fax to: Register to View by 3/25/10.CHR is an EEO employerSource: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News

Job Title: Case Manager Company: Dimensions Healthcare System Location: Cheverly, MD Description: Case Manager Department: Social Services Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days Hours: 8- 4:30 PM Salary: Highly Competitive Job Details: The Case Manager will coordinate and monitor care for selected population by facilitating patient movement throughout the continuum of care both within the facility and in the community. The Case Managaer will also assume a leadership role within multi disciplinary teams to achieve quality, clinical and financial outcomes. Duties include providing assessments of all patients and interventions where needed; and identifying and coordinating necessary resources to support positive patient care outcomes. Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have two (2) years of utilization management or social work experience in an Acute Care environment. Potential candidate should have knowledge of SMS systems, strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Bachelor's Degree - Nursing preferred, Current Maryland RN License, Master's in Social Work strongly preferred (current in Maryland) Computer literate

Job Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager RN Company: Amerigroup Corporation Location: Hanover, MD Description: JOB SUMMARY: Behavioral Health/manetal health/mental health/substance abuse management experience needed. Case Manager RN is responsible for managing members experiencing complex or catastrophic illness, injury and/or specialty illnesses such as diabetes, HIV, transplant, etc, to insure cost effective and efficient utilization of health services. She/he acts as a member advocate, seeking and coordinating creative solutions to member's health care needs without compromising quality of outcomes PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Obtains an accurate member history. 2. Assesses clinical information to develop care plans including a member support system. 3. Establishes short and long term goals in collaboration with the member that meet the member's needs and the referral source's requirements. 4. Establishes working relationships with referral sources and community resources. 5. Communicates care objectives to appropriate individuals/departments/referral sources. 6. Assessment of biopsychosocial factors. 7. Identifies members with potential for high risk complications and coordinates the appropriate treatment in conjunction with the member and the health care team. 8. Collaborates with the member's PCP and specialists in the development of the plan of care to ensure that members' physical needs are addressed 9. Provide case management and/or disease management services to members, as identified by the health plan's CI3 list 10. May be required to conduct field visits. 11. May be required to perform Pre Certification duties and responsibilities as assigned and required by the Plan 12. Acts as an advocate for an individual's health care needs. 13. Reviews benefit systems and cost benefit analysis. 14. Evaluates the quality of necessary medical services. 15. Utilizes criteria for authorizing appropriate clinical services. 16. Identifies members that would benefit from an alternative level of care. 17. Acquires data and evaluates necessary health services for cost containment. 18. Documents effectiveness of case management services. 19. Identifies the need for assistive devices/adaptive equipment needed for members. 20. Conducts skills assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation. 21. Requests direction from appropriate supervisor(s) on complex issues. 22. Utilizes leadership skills for non-clinical team members. 23. Collaboratively works with other departments. 24. Participates in Quality Improvement processes. 25. Serves on internal and external committees. 26. Maintains member confidentiality. 27. Other duties as requested or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education Required: * Current RN state license required. Preferred: * Bachelors or Masters Degree. Years and Type of Experience Required: * Four years experience in health care, case management, discharge planning or behavioral health. Preferred: * Experience working on the community level and with community agencies preferred. Certifications or Licensure Required: * Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle. Preferred: * Certified case managers preferred. Other Required: * Computer literate. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Strong decision making skills. * Ability to provide services in an environment that involves multiple health care systems. * Ability to interact with all relevant components of the health care system. * Ability to provide services that deal with the individual's broad spectrum of needs. * Self-starter with ability to handle multiple projects at one time. * Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity towards target population. * Bilingual a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be able to operate a computer. * Must be able to operate (and communicate via) a telephone. * Must be able to sit for long periods of time In accordance with state and federal laws, employment offers are tendered solely on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap (including disabled veterans) or Vietnam Era veteran status. AMERIGROUP administers pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and a satisfactory criminal history background report. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

Job Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager RN Company: Location: Baltimore, MD Description: JOB SUMMARY: Behavioral Health/manetal health/mental health/substance abuse management experience needed. Case Manager RN is responsible for managing members experiencing complex or catastrophic illness, injury and/or specialty illnesses such as diabetes, HIV, transplant, etc, to insure cost effective and efficient utilization of health services. She/he acts as a member advocate, seeking and coordinating creative solutions to member?s health care needs without compromising quality of outcomes PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Obtains an accurate member history. 2. Assesses clinical information to develop care plans including a member support system. 3. Establishes short and long term goals in collaboration with the member that meet the member?s needs and the referral source?s requirements. 4. Establishes working relationships with referral sources and community resources. 5. Communicates care objectives to appropriate individuals/departments/referral sources. 6. Assessment of biopsychosocial factors. 7. Identifies members with potential for high risk complications and coordinates the appropriate treatment in conjunction with the member and the health care team. 8. Collaborates with the member?s PCP and specialists in the development of the plan of care to ensure that members? physical needs are addressed 9. Provide case management and/or disease management services to members, as identified by the health plan?s CI3 list 10. May be required to conduct field visits. 11. May be required to perform Pre Certification duties and responsibilities as assigned and required by the Plan 12. Acts as an advocate for an individual?s health care needs. 13. Reviews benefit systems and cost benefit analysis. 14. Evaluates the quality of necessary medical services. 15. Utilizes criteria for authorizing appropriate clinical services. 16. Identifies members that would benefit from an alternative level of care. 17. Acquires data and evaluates necessary health services for cost containment. 18. Documents effectiveness of case management services. 19. Identifies the need for assistive devices/adaptive equipment needed for members. 20. Conducts skills assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation. 21. Requests direction from appropriate supervisor(s) on complex issues. 22. Utilizes leadership skills for non-clinical team members. 23. Collaboratively works with other departments. 24. Participates in Quality Improvement processes. 25. Serves on internal and external committees. 26. Maintains member confidentiality. 27. Other duties as requested or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education Required: ? Current RN state license required. Preferred: ? Bachelors or Masters Degree. Years and Type of Experience Required: ? Four years experience in health care, case management, discharge planning or behavioral health. Preferred: ? Experience working on the community level and with community agencies preferred. Certifications or Licensure Required: ? Must possess a valid driver?s license and access to a motor vehicle. Preferred: ? Certified case managers preferred. Other Required: ? Computer literate. ? Excellent verbal and written communications skills. ? Strong decision making skills. ? Ability to provide services in an environment that involves multiple health care systems. ? Ability to interact with all relevant components of the health care system. ? Ability to provide services that deal with the individual?s broad spectrum of needs. ? Self-starter with ability to handle multiple projects at one time. ? Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity towards target population. ? Bilingual a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ? Must be able to operate a computer. ? Must be able to operate (and communicate via) a telephone. ? Must be able to sit for long periods of time In accordance with state and federal laws, employment offers are tendered solely on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap (including disabled veterans) or Vietnam Era veteran status. AMERIGROUP administers pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and a satisfactory criminal history background report.   To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE