Hybrid Social Work Care Manager – Elder Care

Elderwood Administrative Services; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Free Parking

Job summary

Elderwood IPA in the United States is seeking a Social Worker Care Manager who holds an MSW to join our team. You will collaborate with the RN and serve as a key resource for our members, coordinating medical, social, educational, psychosocial, financial, and other services.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or overnights and hybrid work options, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary team to improve member outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (Required)
• Minimum of one year social work experience with at-risk populations in home care, case management, discharge planning or managed care.
• Minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population and/or members with chronic illness or behavioral health issues.
• Previous Managed Care experience preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license, a safe driving record and dependable transportation.
• Must be in good standing with the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct telephonic and in-person engagement with individuals with chronic medical illness or mental health issues and their families.
• Utilize assessment tools to determine the needs of our member population.
• Link members to resources in the community outside of the scope of MLTC services to support social determinants of health.
• Interact with members, family, physician(s), and other resources to determine appropriate actions.
• Review benefits options, research resources, coordinate services, train/creates behavioral routines and enable member participation in health care.
• Document encounters in the EMR and report changes to the RN Care Manager.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, Disease Management, Utilization Management, and Quality Improvement activities.
• Provide coaching and education to members and caregivers on health care related issues.
• Provide discharge planning and continuous care management across care settings.
• Participate in shared on-call, after-hours coverage with Elderwood staff.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Elderwood IPA in the United States is seeking a Social Worker Care Manager who holds an MSW to join our team. You will collaborate with the RN and serve as a key resource for our members, coordinating medical, social, educational, psychosocial, financial, and other services.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or overnights and hybrid work options, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary team to improve member outcomes.