Social Worker - Case ManagerBaltimore, MarylandPay From: $36 per hour

MUST:Licenses must allow for clinical practice and may include: LCPC, LCSW or LCSW-CExperienced Clinic Case Manager2+ years of experience as a Clinic Case Manger2+ years of post-master's experience2+ years of experience working in a community health or social services settingExperience working with vulnerable and at-risk populations requiredOutreach experience and knowledge of community resources a plusMust be a skillful interviewer, able to ask questions and effectively use interview skills to elicit needed information from clientsMust be a skillful listener, able to understand the meaning of client's statementsMust be a skillful observer, able to record the client's behavior and needsMust be a skillful negotiator, able to reach definitive agreements with clients and service providersMust be able to work well with interdisciplinary teamsProficient in most products of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams)Ability to prioritize and problem solve to maintain a case loadStrong oral and written communication skills requiredGood interpersonal skills requiredKnowledge of social services, human behavior, psychopathology, and DSMStrong organizational skills

DUTIES:Works with diverse populations with multifaceted needs; assisting clients in following through on established treatment plans, enhancing social functioning, and improving the clients quality of life.Serves as planner, advocate, broker, and record keeper for the client.Initiates outreach to client population to educate clients on available social services assistance in order to increase patient compliance with medical treatment and social service case management plan.Utilizes strength-based, person-centered approach and motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport and engage clients into services to assist clients with addressing barriers to careDevelops a therapeutic working relationship with clientsAssesses clients for needs related to addictions, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, homelessness, domestic violence, pregnancy, family challenges, as well as other social determinants which impact health careAssist clients to address social needs that impact their health careDevelops and maintains a person-centered case plan with the client to ensure services are responsive to individual client needsCoach and support clients to increase their compliance with medical and behavioral health treatmentProvides advocacy, referral, and linkage to community resources and support networks to address identified needs, including assisting with health insurance enrollmentProvides regular follow-up to all clients to ensure successful linkage to, and utilization of, community resources or in-house services.Provides crisis intervention as necessaryCoordinates with multi-disciplinary team at health center to share information regarding clients status; provides problem solving with challenging patient situationsAccurately document all client encounters on appropriate social service forms; submit progress notes, encounter forms, etc. within an established time frameAssess for and assist with insurance and other social services benefits as necessaryProvides counseling and psycho-educational groups as neededCompletes Psychosocial Assessments as necessaryWorks with team and providers to complete Medical Summary Reports for benefits as necessaryConducts mental status exams as necessary (based on licensure level)Provides brief therapy and solution focused therapy, as it relates to medical care and accessing services (based on licensure level).Participates in case conferencing as necessaryTrain peers and health center staff as neededParticipate in Continuing Education to maintain license and professional standardsAbide by Code of Ethics for related disciplineMaintain professional relationship and appropriate boundaries with clientsParticipates in professional development opportunities and regular supervisionAttends regular departmental, health center, agency meetings, activities, and eventsPerforms other duties as assigned*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.