Medical Social Worker

Oak Street Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health solutions company is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join their team in Philadelphia. This role focuses on addressing the psychosocial needs of patients, providing assessments, and coordinating care to improve health outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's in Social Work and relevant state licensure. The position offers a collaborative environment working with an interdisciplinary care team to empower patients in managing their health.

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness screenings

Tobacco cessation programs

Confidential counseling

Financial coaching

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited school of social work.
• Minimally licensed in the state where OSH Center is located.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, advocacy, and care coordination services.
• Support patients by conducting assessments and check-ins.
• Educate patients on supportive care options.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in Russian

Proficient computer skills

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Tools

Microsoft

GSuite

electronic medical records

Job description

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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

The Medical Social Worker is a key member of Oak Street Health Centers, contributing a unique and valuable perspective to care teams to support the psychosocial needs of our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, they will provide assessments, advocacy, and comprehensive care coordination services to our highest-risk patients and their caregivers to help them improve their health status and avoid hospitalizations.

Core Responsibilities

• Proactively support our highest-need patients by providing comprehensive assessments, telephonic check-ins, and in-person visits.
• Partner with the patient and their support persons (if necessary) to identify goals, increase engagement in their healthcare, address barriers, and drive the execution of their care plan.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of community resources and make referrals, as appropriate, to help ensure the patient's healthcare and psychosocial needs are met.
• Navigate patient insurance benefits in collaboration with the Patient Relations Manager (PRM) to ensure mindful utilization and maximization of plan benefits
• Provide both longitudinal and episodic comprehensive care coordination with the ultimate goal of empowering patients to independently manage their health conditions and have increased quality of life.
• Educate patients on supportive care options (including advance care planning and end-of-life care) and provide goals of care counseling, support, and advocacy at all stages of the patient journey.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families surrounding life stage and disease-specific issues, including dementia, adjustment to illness, aging, caregiver support, etc.
• Meet with care teams to collaborate and generate creative solutions to patient issues, and spearhead intervention in situations with complex psychosocial dynamics.
• Complete concise and comprehensive documentation on time to ensure that all care team members have visibility into the status of MSW interventions
• Partner with Community Health Workers and provide clinical guidance and consultation regarding complex patient needs to these team members.
• Respond to crises and urgent needs with the keen ability to prioritize work, triage situations, and multitask.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

This role reports to the Practice Manager.

Required Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Master of Social Work degree required from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Minimally licensed in the state where OSH Center is located
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary)
• Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft, GSuite, and electronic medical records)
• US work authorization
  
  

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with complex care coordination and/or population healthcare management
• Familiarity with using metrics and data to guide practice and drive outcomes
• Minimum one year of medical social work experience in a healthcare environment, preferably within the last two years
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team of other healthcare providers
  
  

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$51,256.00 - $111,351.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
  
  

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/26/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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