Staff Position

Social Work - Master of Social Work
Kaiser Permanente
Portland, OR
5x8 hrs

$41-49/hour

Posted 9 days ago

Overview

Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs

Pay

21% higher than average Social Worker / Masters in Social Work pay in Oregon

Estimated pay

$41-49/hour

Description

Job Summary:
Through case management of external and internal resources, increase positive health outcomes and decrease avoidable visits through case management of high risk adults insured through Medicaid programs in Oregon and Washington.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide case management to high risk, medically and psycho-socially complex patients which will result in improved compliance, decreased admission to the hospital and/or the emergency department. Assist patients with obtaining medical services and engaging in their health care plan.

Coordinates and serves as liaison for mental health care plans developed with community partners.

Assist in identifying and accessing local, state, and national public and private resources.

Coordinates and collaborates in care plan development and implementation with MD, patient, and appropriate community and internal partners to promote understanding and compliance.

Document according to department and professional standards.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

One to three (1-3) years of working with medically and psycho-socially complex patients including those who have either a mental health or a co-occurring diagnosiss.

One (1) year of case management experience.

Education

License, Certification, Registration

This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Masters Social Worker License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Clinical Social Work Associate Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

Licensed Social Worker Associate-Independent Clinical (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Certified Social Worker Associate License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Advanced Social Worker License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) within 6 months of hire

Drivers License (in location where applicable) required at hire

National Provider Identifier required at hire

Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches including evidence-based treatment modalities, suicide assessment, and therapeutic crisis intervention.
Expert ability to communicate and collaborate closely with a wide variety of people including those from other cultures.
Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders.
Current knowledge of community based mental health programs and resources.
Working knowledge of a wide array of community based social services.
Able and willing to learn and utilize a variety of computer programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two to five (2-5) years of case management experience of medically and socially complex patients.
Recent experience working for a managed care organization.

Manpreet Geter

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1272491. Posted job title: Msw-Medicaid Case Manager-Dual, Travel Required!

Employer

Kaiser Permanente

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At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

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Portland, OR

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Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.

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