Job Description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Case Manager

Location: Washington, D.C. Area (On-Site/Field-Based Role)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate Based on Experience

Overview

Join our team as an LICSW Care Manager and play a vital role in coordinating care for Medicaid members, including children, who face complex health and socio-economic barriers. You will work to actively break down barriers for enrollees and their families, utilizing your clinical skills to manage a diverse caseload and optimize health outcomes. This role offers a supportive training environment and the opportunity to work collaboratively with a major academic health system.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Conduct initial needs assessments to assign patient acuity levels (1–3) and manage a standard caseload of approximately 75 individuals (mixed acuity) or a specialized caseload of 60 complex Level 3 acuity individuals .
• Field-Based Care: Complete a minimum of three field visits per week for care plans or assessments, using your judgment to schedule these visits flexibly.
• Care Coordination: Develop and implement effective care plans, facilitate well-child visits, and build strong relationships with primary care providers to optimize member support.
• Documentation & Compliance: Process prescription data, maintain confidentiality, and ensure compliance with all Medicaid contractual obligations and documentation standards.
• Intervention: Work with enrollees and families to address socio-economic challenges that impact health and break down barriers to care.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills/Qualifications:

• LICSW licensure from Washington DC is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Background in pediatric, health plan, or behavioral health required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience is highly valued.
• Direct experience working with Medicaid members or within a health plan environment.

Soft Skills Required: Articulate communication, empathy, organizational skills, and a strong desire to serve the underserved population.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Training & Support: Benefit from a three-week structured onboarding phase and dedicated supervisor support, with staff precepts assigned to new hires.
• Schedule Flexibility: Primarily M–F, 8 AM – 5 PM, with flexibility in scheduling your field visits. Weekly in-office meetings are held every Tuesday for team connection and support.
• Compensation: Highly competitive pay scale that rewards experience: $43-$47 hourly

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