Social Worker, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Senior Social Worker to outreach to Promise Health Plan members, perform psychosocial assessments and provide intensive interventions. The role links members to community resources to reduce social barriers and help them manage medical care while staying stable in the community.

Candidates should have a MSW and LCSW licensure, with CCM preferred and at least 3 years’ experience working with Medi-Cal populations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field from an accredited university required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure (e.g. LPCC, LMFT, etc.) preferred.
• Case Manager Certification (CCM) preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience working with the Medi-Cal population, medical social work, community clinics, or other home and community-based organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting thorough psychosocial assessments, developing care plans and providing necessary interventions identified during assessment with complex client populations.
• Thorough knowledge of services provided by, and eligibility for, applicable state and federal programs, including LTSS, in addition to local, community-based organizations.
• Proficient skills with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of health disparities in diverse communities.
• Effective time management skills and ability to define and act on priorities amid multiple responsibilities.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

• Outreach to Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan members and conduct assessments for social drivers of health needs.
• Provide intensive interventions.
• Link to community resources to reduce social barriers and enable members to manage their medical care.
• Support stability in the community through continued care and coordination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

LCSW licensure

CCM Certification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Role

The Social Worker, Senior reports to the Manager, Social Services Management. In this role you will outreach to Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan members and conduct assessments for social drivers of health needs and provide intensive interventions. The Social Worker, Senior provides linkages to community resources to reduce social barriers, which enable members to receive and manage their medical care as well as remain living stable in the community. This position requires experience working with the Medi-Cal population and knowledge of community resources and related interventions.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field from an accredited university required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure (e.g. LPCC, LMFT, etc.) preferred
• Case Manager Certification (CCM) preferred
• 3 or more years of experience working with the Medi-Cal population, medical social work, community clinics, or other home and community-based organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience conducting thorough psychosocial assessments, developing care plans and providing necessary interventions identified during assessment with complex client populations
• Thorough knowledge of services provided by, and eligibility for, applicable state and federal programs, including Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), in addition to local, community-based organizations
• Proficient skills with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of health disparities in diverse communities
• Effective time management skills and ability to define and act on priorities amid multiple responsibilities
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.