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    Social Worker - San Jose, United States - Alignment Healthcare

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    Job Number: 6691


    Workplace Type: Fully Remote


    Position Title: Social Worker


    External Description:

    Overview of the Role:

    Alignment Health is seeking a field-based social worker in Santa Clara, CA to join the Care Anywhere team (mileage reimbursement provided.) As a social worker, you will assess and evaluate members' needs and requirements to achieve and / or maintain their health.

    You will be providing field, virtual, and telephone visits. You will guide members and their families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for their care and well-being.

    You will also work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, employing a variety of strategies, and techniques to enable a member to manage their physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues.


    If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and be a part of an organization that is making a positive impact in the lives of seniors, we're looking for YOU


    Responsibilities:

    Conduct telephonic and face-to-face social work outreach to assigned members to assess health, environment, mental health, nutrition, functionality, decline, and psycho-social areas of concerns by conducting a social work assessment.


    Coach and problem solve with member to identify and address specific goal(s) to support health and behavior change. in response to assessments.

    Document social work interventions and goals in the EMR in a timely manner.

    Adhere to the departments documentation requirement of submitting face to face field visit documentation within 2 business days of seeing the Member.

    Document all telephonic and virtual visits into the medical record the same day care is provided.

    Promote the value of health care advanced directive and documents discussion of member preferences.

    Chart thoroughly and timely on all member encounters.

    Provide appropriate interventions to optimize health and well-being.

    Interventions may include education, the coordination of community- based support services, supportive counseling for mental health conditions, care navigation, advanced care and end of life planning.


    Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

    Chart member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.

    Make referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and / or refers member's family to community support services and resources.

    Provide home assessment to high-risk members and develop an individual care plan

    To better serve members and implement the model of care, will understand the clinical program design, program monitoring and reporting.

    Perform a full range of clinical social worker procedures in accordance with clinical privileges granted by the plan and based in accordance with social work standards of practice.

    Practice as an interdependent member of the health team and provide important components of primary health care through direct social work services, consultation, collaboration, referral, teaching, and advocacy.

    Provide direct and indirect services to both inpatient and outpatient service locations in accordance with social work standards of practice.

    Assess and treat outpatients in individual and family modalities exercising mature professional judgment and using a wide range of social work skills to include individual and family counseling to assist patients and their families in dealing with chronic and acute diseases / injuries.


    Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs and resources (both family support and community support).

    Provide counseling to patient and family in matters directly related to patient's limitation, adjustment to medical condition, and ongoing treatment.

    Participates with nurses and physicians in the implementation of discharge plans, follow-up care, and transfers to other health care facilities (nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, etc.)

    Plan and maintain referral and coordination services of services with other agencies to provide optimal patient care.

    Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary hospital staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge plans, and follow-up care for patients and families.


    Provide crisis intervention services when indicated.

    Respond independently, and with various media, to appropriate community requests.

    Take the initiative in seeking out opportunities to present programs to meet the needs of patients / members and their families.


    Consult with hospitals and plan in the coordination of care regarding the mental health of members. Develop and maintain working relationships with community resources. Coordinate with physicians, and representatives of their service disciplines for the benefit of the member and their families. Take initiative in identifying and assessing the needs of the community and organize responses to address those needs.

    Act as a human services agent, using clinical judgment and knowledge of area resources to provide information and referrals to patients and other care providers.

    Interface with the RN case manager(s) and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development and implementation of social work interventions.


    Integrate social work case management and nurse case management as a team.


    Required Skills and Experience:

    Minimum 5 years' experience in care management, medical social work, hospice social work, home health, assessment, long term member / patient care management or community-based resource delivery.


    Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.

    Experience working with vulnerable adults or older adult population.

    Possess ability to understand current and potential needs of members to take appropriate action to support member in health and well-being changes.


    Able to build trust in partnership with member / client / patient.

    Basic knowledge of complex care management and care management principles.

    Experience with motivational interviewing-ability to apply motivational interviewing and an appreciative inquiry.

    Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work by the Council on Social Work Education required.


    Unrestricted California Social Work License (LCSW) in good standing preferred.

    Bilingual English / Spanish depending on market population needs preferred.

    Valid driver's license.

    Strong computer proficiency.


    Experience with Microsoft Office:
    Word and Outlook.

    Able to use a variety of electronic information applications / software programs.

    Possess ability to problem solve.

    Possess strong written and verbal communication.


    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    Essential Physical Functions:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

    The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.


    The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

    Drive to member homes to conduct field / home visits.


    Pay Rate:
    $77, $136,000.00 annually.


    City: San Jose


    State: California


    Location City: San Jose


    Location State: California


    Community / Marketing Title: Social Worker


    Company Profile:

    By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors From member experience professionals and clinicians, to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve.

    Ready to join us?

    At Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees.

    At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives.

    After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that's in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity and innovation flourish Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth.

    As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to grow your skills and your career - with us.


    EEO Employer Verbiage:


    Please note:

    All clinical positions are contingent upon successful engagement with Alignment Health's COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).


    Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.


    *DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health's talent acquisition team, please email [email protected].

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