Health care social worker job description

The Social Worker I (MSW)/ Social Worker II (LCSW or LMFT) applies principles of Social Work and other behavioral health practices to provide patients and families with assessment, interventions, support, advocacy, and case management as a primary provider and/or as ancillary support to the primary medical provider. In all departments, practices as a member of multi-disciplinary team, in the provision of clinical intervention and support to patients and families. The Social Worker assesses, develops treatment plans, and intervenes to address the needs identified in the assessment and by the Team. Utilizes knowledge of culture, age, and developmental stages to develop treatment plans and provide interventions, either as an independent practitioner or as a member of a clinical team. Also may provide support and debriefing to RCHSD staff following traumatic events. The Social Worker I may provide supervision to Social Work and/or MFTT Interns, at the discretion of the Supervisor and as allowed by the academic institution. The Social Worker II, as assigned, will provide supervision to Interns and unlicensed staff and may also participate in administrative duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

**SOCIAL WORKER I (ACSW, AMFT, APCC)**

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Therapy, or related field

Registration with the State of California as an ACSW or AMFT or APCC, as appropriate

CA Driver's License and Proof of Auto Insurance, if applicable

1 year of experience and/or 1 year pediatric professional experience

**SOCIAL WORKER II (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)**

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Therapy, or related field

Licensure in the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

CA Driver's License and Proof of Auto Insurance, if applicable

2 years of experience and/or 2 years pediatric professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years of experience (SWI) or 4 years of experience (SWII)

Experience in assessments and treatment of children and adolescents

Experience in trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, catastrophic diagnosis, family violence, child protection, and bio-ethical issues

Experience working in an acute-care hospital setting

Certification in Clinical Supervision in the State of California

Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions

EOE including disability/vet

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

• Assess the member's current health status, resource utilization, past and present treatment plan and services, prognosis, short and long term goals, treatment and provider options

• Utilize assessment skills and discretionary judgment to develop plan of care based upon assessment with specific objectives, goals and interventions designed to meet member's needs and promote desired outcomes

• Coordinate services between Primary Care Physician (PCP), specialists, medical providers, and non-medical staff as necessary to meet the complete medical socio economic needs of clients
• Provide patient and provider education

• Facilitate member access to community based services

• Monitor referrals made to community based organizations, medical care and other services to support the members' overall care management plan

• Actively participate in integrated team care management rounds

• Identify related risk management quality concerns and report these scenarios to the appropriate resources.

• Case load will reflect heavier weighting of complex cases than Care Manager I, commensurate with experience

• Enter and maintain assessments, authorizations, and pertinent clinical information into various medical management systems

• Direct care to participating network providers

• Perform duties independently, demonstrating advanced understanding of complex care management principles.

• Participate in case management committees and work on special projects related to case management as needed.

• May assist with mentoring, training and coaching of staff on team.

• May be responsible for assignment of work/distribution among the team.

Position Purpose: Conducts comprehensive member psychosocial assessments through root cause analysis and performs clinical intervention through the development of a care management treatment plan specific to each member with high level acuity needs.

Manages members with severe mental illness who have high rates of behavioral health utilization and/or severe psychosocial vulnerability.

Assess members to recommend activities and behavioral routines to meet the social and medical needs of members and their families.

Provides support and/or intervention and assists members in understanding the implications and complexities of their current medical situation and/or overall personal care.

Candidate Education: Required A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, or other relevant field that provides a foundation to receive a license as required of the position

Candidate Experience: Required 2+ years of experience in behavioral health management and/or acute behavioral health care setting focusing on outpatient/inpatient utilization, case management and discharge planning

Required 1+ year of experience in current case management as a licensed professional

Required Experience working with the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex bio-psychosocial needs

Preferred Experience in a managed care environment

FL License Requirement: RN, LCSW, LCMHC or other Mental Health Professional license

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**TITLE:** Behavioral Health Care Manager - LCSW / LMFT / LMHC

**LOCATION:** Various, Florida

**REQNUMBER:** 1372509