Medical Social Worker - BLU0007T
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
FLINT, MI
This is a telecommute position with home visits to assigned members in the east regional area of the state (Flint/Saginaw).
Blue Care Network of Michigan is seeking a Medical Social Worker who is responsible for evaluating, developing and coordinating care management services related to the patient’s/family’s psychosocial needs, as well as medical care needs, for identified at-risk member’s. In addition to the member or designee, these efforts are coordinated with the member’s personal care physician (PCP) and the nurse Case Manager (as indicated). This Medical Social Worker will assist the member and/or department Case Manager in identifying appropriate community resources, legal mandates or other services relevant to social work practice skills and knowledge.
Complete a social worker assessment for assigned member. Develop psychosocial care management plan for identified members and reevaluate progress toward goals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to resolve identified issues. Identify, educate and refer member and/authorized representative to appropriate community resources (i.e. support groups, medication assistance program), as needed. Educate member and/or authorized representative about legal issues (i.e. guardianship, advance directives), as needed. Educate member and/or authorized representative about entitlement programs (i.e. Medicaid, Social Security) and assist in application process, as needed. Assist member and/or authorized representative with long-term care planning, as needed. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed. Serve as a liaison between the community resources, providers and member and/or authorized representative, as needed. Attend all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions. Conduct educational sessions at staff meetings upon request. Assist in the development of desk level procedures or documents for member management, as required. Mentor new staff members as necessary. Other assigned duties within department.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals
EOE -Veteran /Disabled/Minority/AA/F/M/SO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
