Medical Social Worker Temporary

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ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go from January 2022 to May 2022. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

You will develop and manage an individualized intervention plan for members referred into the Case Management program with the goal of promoting optimal, achievable outcomes in the most cost effective and appropriate manner. You will work in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Case Management team to facilitate quality outcomes across the continuum by educating members, providers, external agencies, and internal departments and providing assistance in navigating the managed care system. You will participate in Quality Improvement efforts, to continually evaluate the Case Management Program’s effectiveness and its quality driven, cost effective achievable goals and outcomes for Alliance members.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Knowledge of:

The principles and practices of case management including assessment, care/treatment planning, discharge planning and documentation

The availability and means of utilizing community resource for special services

Medi-Cal and related policies and regulations

Reporting methods for cases of abuse or neglect

Ability to:

Use pro-active customer service skills in handling complex and demanding situations

Advocate on behalf of the individual to assure quality of care and attainment of appropriate goals

Create, document, and implement intervention plans

Perform public speaking in a variety of forums

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Social Work and three years of Social Service experience in an acute care setting, community agency or managed care environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here

OTHER DETAILS

While this position is connected to one of our Alliance offices, we are in a fully telecommute work environment right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview and on-boarding process for this position will be completed remotely

This position

may

require onsite presence when our offices re-open, which will be no sooner than February 1, 2022. Onsite presence will most likely be on a part-time basis, but is dependent on business needs

This is a temporary position, and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (it is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed)

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:

This position requires staff to be fully vaccinated upon their start date as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination must be submitted at time of hire. Fully vaccinated is defined by the CDC. This means receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer & Moderna vaccines) OR receipt of a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) AND a 2-week period having passed since the administration of the last vaccine dose.

Additionally, all positions at the Alliance are required to meet these minimum qualifications

OUR BENEFITS

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Ample Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays per year

401(a) Retirement Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Robust Health and Wellness Program

EV Charging Stations

And many more

ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve over 377,000 members in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced counties. To learn more about us, click here

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.

Company info

Central California Alliance for Health
Website : http://www.ccah-alliance.org/