Social Worker, MSW, Population Health

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a

Social Worker, MSW, Population Health

Position Status: Full-time, Day Shift

Position Location: This position is hybrid-remote in Charlottesville, VA or the surrounding area.

As a key member of the Population Health Team, the Social Worker, MSW, will contribute to results as defined by the principles of value-based care. The position will collaborate with, and serve as an expert consultant to the Population Health RNs, providers, and practice staff to engage in management approaches, which optimize desired health outcomes. Responsibilities will include acting as an advocate for the patient (beneficiary, member), family and/or significant others, acting as a liaison between providers, patients, care team members, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospital staff and community partners/resources. Acts as a resource to assist patients in need of community-based program assistance and empowers the patient with the skills to navigate the process for obtaining appropriate medical care and community assistance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Level Degree in Social Work required
• Case Management experience 2 years required
• Patient Care experience 2 years required
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and CMS regulations preferred.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Sentara recognizes our employees by offering:

Comprehensive health care plans

Generous paid annual leave

401a/401k/403b plan

Long and short-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Flex spending and life insurance

You can expect employee recognition, performance rewards, plus countless services and programs to enhance work/life balance.

Sentara Health Plans provides health insurance coverage through a full suite of commercial products including consumer-driven, employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, individual and family health plans, employee assistance plans, and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.

With more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance business and 20 years’ experience serving Medicaid populations, we offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services – all to help our members improve their health.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.   Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team!

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

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Job Summary

As a key member of the Population Health Team, the Social Worker, MSW, will contribute to results as defined by the principles of value-based care. The position will collaborate with, and serve as an expert consultant to the Population Health RNs, providers, and practice staff to engage in management approaches, which optimize desired health outcomes. Responsibilities will include acting as an advocate for the patient (beneficiary, member), family and/or significant others, acting as a liaison between providers, patients, care team members, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospital staff and community partners/resources. Acts as a resource to assist patients in need of community-based program assistance and empowers the patient with the skills to navigate the process for obtaining appropriate medical care and community assistance.

2 years' experience in direct patient care and/or case management.

Preferred: Experience working with the frail or elderly population. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and CMS regulations.

Qualifications:

MLD - Master's Level Degree: Social Work (Required)

Case Management, Patient Care

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organiz