Social Worker, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Springfield Meadows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan seeks a Senior Social Worker to lead outreach, conduct psychosocial assessments, and link members to community resources to address social drivers of health.

The role focuses on Medi-Cal populations, requires MSW and LCSW preferred, and combines intensive field interventions with hybrid work arrangements to support care coordination and stable community living.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure preferred.
• Case Manager Certification (CCM) preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience with Medi-Cal population or similar settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of LTSS and community resources; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan members.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide intensive interventions and linkages to community resources.
• Promote health equity and support stable community living.
• Coordinate with health teams and document in standard systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Bilingual Spanish

Education

MSW required

LCSW preferred

CCM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft 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.