Pediatric Medical Social Worker – Care Coordination

New Mexico Department of Health; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a licensed medical social worker to provide direct care coordination for children and youth with special health care needs in Taos County and the surrounding NE Region. You will work with families, schools, and providers to ensure access to pediatric specialty services and continuous, quality care.

The role requires a social work degree with relevant experience, a focus on collaboration, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work and two years of social work experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience working with children/youth with special health care needs preferred.
• Familiarity with medical/healthcare settings.
• Ability to work with diverse client populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide licensed medical social work services and care coordination to children and youth with chronic medical conditions and their families.
• Coordinate support services, school staffing, and partnerships with providers and agencies while advocating for the child’s wellbeing.
• Liaise with other agencies to ensure coordinated client care.
• Troubleshoot provider billing errors and assist CMS staff in resolving patient care issues and enroll eligible clients in the high-risk medical pool.
• Assist clients with language interpretation and cultural brokerage when interacting with medical systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a licensed medical social worker to provide direct care coordination for children and youth with special health care needs in Taos County and the surrounding NE Region. You will work with families, schools, and providers to ensure access to pediatric specialty services and continuous, quality care.

The role requires a social work degree with relevant experience, a focus on collaboration, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.