Social Worker; SDoH

Job Eligibility

* Candidate must live in/be familiar with one of the following counties in Maryland:
Montgomery, Prince George's, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's*

Full-time

Maryland Care Management, Inc. is searching for an innovative Social Worker located in Maryland who is a self-starter with a problem-solving mindset. In this role, you will work directly with MPC members to address social barriers to optimal health care while providing care management through a cooperative process of assessment, planning, and facilitation. You will also act as a member advocate when referring options and community services to meet members’ health needs.

Maryland Care Management, Inc. (MCMI) manages Maryland Physician Care’s (MPC) statewide provider network of hospitals and physicians. MPC has been providing services to the Health Choice Medicaid populations since 1996, and we are proud of our footprint in the community. With over 230,000 members, MPC consistently has been one of MD’s largest Medicaid‑managed care organizations.

MCMI recognizes the importance of flexibility and offers multiple work arrangements. Along with competitive pay, we offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, and vision plans; 100% employer Term Life Insurance;
Short and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) Employer Match up to 4%) as well as 20 days of PTO, and tuition assistance/professional development plans. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, providing organizational‑wide social opportunities, and constantly improving our ongoing efforts to positively impact our members’ lives.

• Utilize clinical judgment to assess members, prioritizing emerging issues to maintain a member‑centric approach.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to aid member health goals via case rounds and consultation.
• Utilize problem‑solving skills to research and identify community resources and coordinate referral mechanisms.
• Plan specific goals and actions designed to meet the member’s needs as identified in the assessment process that are action‑oriented, time‑specific, and cost‑effective.
• Build strong relationships with members by aiding and advocating to help achieve health goals and through visits to the home and community, telephonic and/or video conferencing.
• Monitor care management activities, services, and members’ responses to interventions, to track the effectiveness of the plan of care and the utilization of services.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote knowledge of the program and its services and to coordinate program activities with outside community agencies and health care providers.
• Hybrid position. Must be available and willing to travel up to 50% of the time to meet with members.

• Knowledge of community agencies and resources (PG/MOCO/St. Mary’s/Calvert/Charles).
• Working knowledge of multi‑system outreach programs related to health care delivery, clinical education, and health‑related services.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Valid Maryland state LMSW or LCSW licensure (in good standing).
• 3 years of experience in a community setting.
• Possession of a valid Maryland State Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of government Managed Care programs (Medicaid/Medicare).
• Master’s degree in social work.

Following applicable federal, state, and local laws, MCMI prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring,…