Social Worker

Description

Social Worker

Location: While remote, candidate should reside in New York.

The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and linking members with social and community resources, ensuring psychosocial assessment and related care coordination while supporting members ability to manage his/her chronic illness.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provides member education and outreach as appropriate on plan specific benefits and how to use them.

• Utilizes knowledge of available community, government, and/or client resources needed to address member’s limitations and support interventions in the management of the member’s chronic condition or special needs.

• Assesses short-term and long-term needs.

• Assists in the establishment of case management goals, correctly prioritizes goals, and executes plan to achieve goals.

• Have a thorough understanding of members needs when accessing Federal, State, or local assistance or in understanding any governmental assistance available to members as applicable.

• Manages behavioral and psychosocial needs that result in improved clinical and financial outcomes and delivers social work interventions.

• Assists members to effectively utilize available resources to meet their personal health needs and help them develop their own capabilities.

• Provides guidance to members seeking alternative solutions to specific social, cultural or financial problems that impact their ability to manage their healthcare needs.

• Facilitates and coordinates behavioral health resources as individual member needs are identified.

• Establishes a relationship with member, family, physician(s), and other providers to determine use of benefits and community resources.

• Acts as liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician and facilities/agencies.

• Evaluates members' ability to independently manage self and locate alternative resources when limitations are identified via standardized Social Work Psychosocial evaluation methods, processes and tools while maintaining accurate record of activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BS or MS in Social Work and a minimum of 3 years experience in case management and a minimum of 1 year experience working with aged or disabled populations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Social Work (MSW) preferred.

• Licensed social workers preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $57,117 - $71,386

Location: New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws .

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.comfor assistance.