Social Worker-Field Based- New York City, NY Job at Lensa, Albany, NY

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  • Lensa
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for CVS Health. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Program Overview

Join our Aetna team as we lead the way in providing exceptional care to dual eligible populations! This role involves 50-75% travel. You will have a life-changing impact on our Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (DSNP) members, who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid and face a variety of complex health and social challenges. Through compassionate engagement and effective communication, we work collaboratively with members, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address the comprehensive healthcare and social needs of our members. Be part of this exciting opportunity as we expand our DSNP services to transform lives in new markets across the country.

Position Summary

As a Field Social Worker, you will play a vital role in the member-centered care planning process alongside the other core care team members. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting field visits to the member's home, community locations, medical facilities, and other locations.
  • Completing care management focused assessments.
  • Setting member-centered goals.
  • Identifying barriers and strategies to address them.
  • Establishing, monitoring, and adapting interventions to achieve member goals.

Fundamental Components

  • Focus on enhancing quality of care, ensuring compliance, improving outcomes, and reducing costs.
  • Develop and implement strategies to coordinate and integrate post-acute and long-term care services, preventing exacerbations and unnecessary custodial placements.
  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments for members enrolled in the Long-Term Care Program and other care initiatives.
  • Utilize social work principles and strategies to address the social determinants of health within each member's individualized care plan.
  • Collaborate and facilitate ongoing communication with providers, primary care physicians, Medical Directors, pharmacists, and care management staff to discuss member status and progress toward goals.
  • Advocate for members to ensure they receive all necessary care covered by their benefit plans and available through Medicaid and community resources.
  • Build relationships with hospital social workers and community resources, leveraging data to ensure effective management of catastrophic, acute, and chronically ill members, aiming for appropriate utilization and reduced lengths of stay.
  • Assist in identifying and reporting potential quality improvement opportunities.
  • Direct social work interventions, including psychosocial assessments, follow-ups, in-home or facility assessments, documentation of issues and interventions, and facilitating access to a continuum of care through appropriate referrals.

Background Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical social work or case management is preferred.
  • Ability to travel within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities. Travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with the company travel reimbursement policy.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams, with the ability to effectively utilize these tools within the context of the Social Worker role.
  • Confidence working at home / independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually.
  • Access to a private, dedicated space to conduct work effectively to meet the requirements of the position.

Education And Certification Requirements

  • Master of Social Work is required.
  • NYS LMSW or LCSW required

Other Requirements

  • Must have driver's license
  • Must have own transportation
  • Must be able to travel within a reasonable distance to NYC and surrounding areas

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our members!

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$51,256.00 - $111,351.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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