Inpatient Social Work Case Manager II

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an LMSW Case Manager, Social Work to support inpatient services in Lanham, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate discharge planning for diverse patient populations. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care and access to community resources. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient and family education, advocacy, and meticulous clinical documentation. Join a collaborative, improvement-focused environment dedicated to high-quality patient care. Provide inpatient psychosocial assessments and develop care plans for patients Coordinate discharge planning, community referrals, and continuity of care Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams on treatment goals Advocate for patient needs and ensure access to appropriate resources and services Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and case records Conduct crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as needed Educate patients and families on treatment options, rights, and available supports Participate in case conferences, quality improvement, and team meetings Clinical social work Case management Discharge planning Psychosocial assessment Crisis intervention Electronic health records (EHR) Care coordination Motivational interviewing Risk assessment Community resource navigation Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) in Maryland Eligibility for LCSW-C preferred Hospital or medical social work experience preferred Training in crisis intervention or trauma-informed care preferred