Clinical Support, Licensed Social Worker

VNS Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70.200 - 87.700; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Referral bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance plan

Employer-matched retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

VNS Health is seeking a Clinical Support Licensed Social Worker in New York to help manage member care in collaborative teams. This position provides essential clinical expertise and support for high-risk members and integrates care across behavioral health and social services.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and at least three years of relevant experience, alongside a current Licensed Social Worker license in New York State.

At VNS Health, enjoy a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off starting at 30 days, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in New York State.
• Minimum of three years Social Work experience in a managed care or community-based health care organization.

Aufgaben

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination meetings.
• Manage a Behavioral Health Care Management caseload.
• Provide clinical consultation to Care Management staff.
• Conduct outreach for quality initiatives including depression screening follow-up.

Kenntnisse

Clinical expertise

Behavioral health support

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual skills

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Data systems

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Clinical Support Licensed Social Worker provides clinical expertise and behavioral health support to Care Management operations, helping to ensure integrated, member-centered care across the physical and behavioral health continuum. This role supports high-risk members, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and helps operationalize quality, compliance, and regulatory initiatives, including corrective action plan (CAP) requirements. The Clinical Support Licensed Social Worker serves as a key resource for behavioral health consultation, care coordination, and program development to improve member outcomes and strengthen care delivery.

This position is in the office (4 days/week)

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care coordination meetings.
• Manage a Behavioral Health Care Management (BH CM) caseload for members with complex behavioral health and psychosocial needs.
• Serve as a Health Home and HARP liaison to support coordination, communication, and program integration.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Care Management staff regarding behavioral health conditions, social determinants of health (SDoH), and member engagement strategies.
• Conduct outreach and follow-up activities related to quality initiatives, including depression screening follow-up, substance use disorder engagement, and other behavioral health interventions.
• Support care transitions and engagement of high-risk members across care settings.
• Collaborate with Utilization Management, Care Management, Quality, and Compliance teams to develop and enhance clinical workflows and operational processes.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring corrective action plans (CAPs), Medicaid Managed Care readiness activities, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support chart audit activities, including audit tool development, revision, execution, and monitoring.
• Identify barriers to care and connect members with appropriate behavioral health, community, and social service resources.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the development of programs and initiatives that improve behavioral health integration and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Current license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in New York State Required.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work Required.

Work Experience

Minimum of three years Social Work experience in a managed care, home care or community based health care organization required. Experience in geriatric care preferred. Demonstrated clinical competence in social work required. Ability to multi task in a fast paced setting, listen attentively, evaluate calls, and use judgment in a time sensitive environment required. Effective oral/written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required. Knowledge of Medicaid and/or commercial regulations preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and data systems required. Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Pay Range

USD $70,200.00 - USD $87,700.00 /Yr.