Care Manager II Social Worker

Company: Centene Corporation
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: November 20, 2019

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

• 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 neededPerform care management duties to assess, plan and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for select members to promote quality, cost effective care.
  
  Education/Experience:
  Bachelor's degree in Social Work. 2+ years of social work experience in an acute care or community setting and 1+ years of case management experience in a managed care setting. Experience government sponsored managed care programs.
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  Current state's LMSW, LCSW or LMFT license.
  
  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.

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