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Medical Social Worker
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$66,353 / year median in Indiana
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
- Medical Social Worker
Company:
- Oak Street Health
Role Description:
- The Medical Social Worker is a key member of Oak Street Health Centers, contributing a unique and valuable perspective to care teams to support the psychosocial needs of our patients.
Core Responsibilities:
- + Proactively support our highest-need patients by providing comprehensive assessments, telephonic check-ins, and in-person visits.
- What we're looking for:
Required Qualifications:
- + Master of Social Work degree required from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) + Minimally licensed in the state where OSH Center is located + Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary) + Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft, GSuite, and electronic medical records) + US work authorization •
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
- + Prior experience with complex care coordination and/or population healthcare management + Familiarity with using metrics and data to guide practice and drive outcomes + Minimum one year of medical social work experience in a healthcare environment, preferably within the last two years
Preferred Qualifications:
- + Experience working on a multidisciplinary team of other healthcare providers
- Other Skills
- + Motivated, experienced social workers with a problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude who are driven to improve the lives of the individuals that OSH serves. + Passion for working with Medicare-eligible populations, including older adults, adults with disabilities, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness
- Anticipated Weekly Hours
- 40 •Time Type•Full time •Pay Range•The typical pay range for this role is: $43,888.
- Great benefits for great people
- We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.