Social Work Case Manager (LMSW) Maryland Medicaid

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Location This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting locations will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday - Friday

The role of the Post-acute Discharge Coordination Program aims to enhance post-acute care for members following a hospital stay, focusing on reducing readmissions, decreasing length of stay (LOS), and emergency room visits. The post-acute care coordination staff play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for members moving from hospital to home or other care settings.

The Social Work Case Manager is responsible for ensuring effective psychosocial intervention, positively impacting a patient's ability to manage his/her chronic illness. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Key Interventions:

  • Utilizing existing clinical rounds and Care Management (CM) programs.

  • Incorporating pharmacy programs and digital solutions to bridge care connections.

  • Coordinating timely post-discharge follow-up services and Home Health authorizations.

  • Initiating referrals to address social determinants of health.

• Identifying Needs: Assess both the member's and family caregiver's needs through a comprehensive evaluation to ensure all necessary support and resources are in place.

• Discharge Planning: Develop and coordinate a detailed discharge plan in collaboration with the family and hospital provider team, ensuring continuity of care as the member leaves the hospital.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the hospital's care coordinator to facilitate effective communication among all parties involved, including medical staff, family members, and external providers.

• Community Transition: Help transition the members to community-based providers and services, ensuring they have access to the appropriate care and support systems post-discharge.

• Ongoing Support: Provide follow-up and support to address any new or changing needs, ensuring that the member's care plan is adaptable and responsive to their evolving situation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires MS (at a minimum) in Social Work and minimum of 3 years of experience in case management in a health care environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Current unrestricted LMSW license in the state of Maryland required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Experience working with the Medicaid population preferred.

• Experience in coordinating care for individuals with chronic, complex conditions for discharge planning purposes.

• Bilingual or multi-language skills preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location, the salary* range for this specific position is $67,284 to $100,926

Location: Maryland

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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