Job Title: Social Worker
Job Description

Coordinates patient care services and resources to assure optimal clinical quality and financial outcomes. Works collaboratively with the Case Management Coordinator and other health care team members. Uses screening mechanisms to identify patients who are at risk for lengthy inpatient stays, complex clinical issues, high resource use, or repeat admissions due to chronic diseases. Intervenes within 24 hours of patient admissions and documents according to established guidelines.

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate patient care services to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.Collaborate with Case Management Coordinator and other healthcare team members.Use screening mechanisms to identify patients at risk for lengthy inpatient stays, complex clinical issues, high resource use, or repeat admissions due to chronic diseases.Intervene within 24 hours of patient admissions.Document patient information according to established guidelines.Essential SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, or related field.Maryland Social Work licensure required or LSWA.Experience as a social worker in a hospital environment preferred.Additional Skills & QualificationsCurrent Maryland LCSW preferred.Bilingual.Experience working with providers and insurance.Managed care and case management.Health care and discharge planning.Work Environment

Hospital setting. Office. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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