Licensed Master Social Worker
Company: Artech L.L.C.
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: January 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Client: Kaiser Permanente Job Title: Social
Worker Case Manager Location: Pasadena, CA- The first day will be
onsite training. Once training is complete, worker will be working
fully remote. Duration: 3-6 Months - (Possible extn/conversation )
Job Description: Plans, develops, assesses, and evaluates care
provided to members. In conjunction with primary care and
specialist physicians, evaluates and develops baseline medical and
psychosocial evaluations and individualized patient care/treatment
plans. Recommends alternative levels of care and ensures compliance
with federal, state, and local requirements. Develops and maintains
case management policies and procedures. Coordinates care/services
with utilization and/or quality reviewers and monitors level and
quality of care. Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to
providing continuity of care, including utilization management,
transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all
authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services
for patients/families. Consults with internal and external
physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside
agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or
referral to support services or placement. Arranges and monitors
follow-up appointments Encourages member to follow prescribed
course of care (e.g., drug therapy, physical therapy). Makes
referrals to appropriate community services and outside providers.
Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and
improving the quality of care across the continuum. Develops and
collects data; trends utilization of health care resources.
Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and
procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract
providers, and outside agencies. Coordinates transmission of
clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside
agencies. Acts as liaison for outside agencies, non-plan
facilities, and outside providers. Coordinates repatriation of
patients and monitors their quality of care.
Keywords: Artech L.L.C., Long Beach , Licensed Master Social Worker, Healthcare , Pasadena, California
