Remote Master Social Worker (LMSW)

AtWork Personnel; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AtWork Personnel is seeking a Master Social Worker (LMSW) for a remote direct-hire role in the Phoenix area to support the ECR process through discipline-specific clinical consultation. You will assess psychosocial needs of children and adolescents 0–18, review documentation, and provide objective recommendations to physicians.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work, current LMSW licensure, and experience in clinical assessment and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Current, appropriate social work licensure or credentials as required for the role and applicable jurisdiction.
• Relevant professional experience in social work, clinical assessment, care coordination, or psychosocial evaluation.
• Strong understanding of psychosocial assessment and the factors affecting individual and family functioning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and provide clear, objective, discipline-specific recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other professionals in a consultative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work consultation when requested by a reviewing physician as part of the ECR process.
• Offer discipline-specific expertise regarding psychosocial functioning, family dynamics, environmental factors, and social determinants of health.
• Review relevant clinical information and supporting documentation provided for consultation.
• Provide professional insight into the psychosocial needs and circumstances of children and adolescents ages 0–18.
• Identify relevant social, emotional, behavioral, family, and community factors that may affect a member’s overall needs and access to appropriate services.
• Share evidence-informed recommendations and observations to assist reviewing physicians in their clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with reviewing physicians and other professionals when interdisciplinary consultation is needed.
• Communicate consultation findings clearly, objectively, and professionally within established ECR procedures.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and adhere to applicable professional standards and documentation requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Child & adolescent development

Psychosocial evaluation

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative work

Education

MSW (Master’s in Social Work)

Job description

Job title: Master Social Worker (LMSW) Location: Phoenix, AZ Job type: Remote - Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified, experienced Master’s-Level Social Worker to provide discipline-specific clinical consultation in support of the ECR process. The Consultative Clinician will offer social work expertise when requested by a reviewing physician to assist with the evaluation of complex cases involving members ages 0–18.

Job Summary

This role is consultative in nature. Social workers will not serve as primary clinical reviewers or certify cases. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of child and adolescent development, and experience addressing the psychosocial needs of children and individuals with complex medical, behavioral, or developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide social work consultation when requested by a reviewing physician as part of the ECR process.
• Offer discipline-specific expertise regarding psychosocial functioning, family dynamics, environmental factors, and social determinants of health.
• Review relevant clinical information and supporting documentation provided for consultation.
• Provide professional insight into the psychosocial needs and circumstances of children and adolescents ages 0–18.
• Identify relevant social, emotional, behavioral, family, and community factors that may affect a member’s overall needs and access to appropriate services.
• Share evidence-informed recommendations and observations to assist reviewing physicians in their clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with reviewing physicians and other professionals when interdisciplinary consultation is needed.
• Communicate consultation findings clearly, objectively, and professionally within established ECR procedures.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and adhere to applicable professional standards and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Current, appropriate social work licensure or credentials as required for the role and applicable jurisdiction.
• Relevant professional experience in social work, clinical assessment, care coordination, or psychosocial evaluation.
• Strong understanding of psychosocial assessment and the factors affecting individual and family functioning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and provide clear, objective, discipline-specific recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other professionals in a consultative capacity.