Social Work Case Manager (US)-1

Elevance Health•Washington, DC

38d•$71,576 - $107,364•Hybrid

About The Position

Social Work Case Manager Location: Washington, DC. This role requires associates to be in-office 4 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of remote work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Social Work Case Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective psychosocial intervention, positively impacting a patient's ability to manage his/her chronic illness. How you will make an impact: Utilizes available community, government, and/or client resources needed to address participant's limitations or support interventions in the management of the participant's chronic condition. Manages behavioral and psychosocial needs that result in improved clinical and financial outcomes and delivers social work interventions. Assists members to effectively utilize available resources to meet their personal health needs and help them develop their own capabilities. Evaluates members' ability to independently manage self and locate alternative resources when limitations are identified via a Social Work Psychosocial evaluation. Provides guidance to members seeking alternative solutions to specific social, cultural or financial problems that impact their ability to manage their healthcare needs. Evaluates members' strengths related to health self-management, develops strategies to support healthcare needs and implements plans in support of case decisions. Facilitates and coordinates behavioral health resources as individual member needs are identified.

Requirements

Requires MS (at a minimum) in Social Work and minimum of 3 years of experience in case management in a health care environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current unrestricted LMSW or LCSW (or equivalent) license in applicable state(s) (Washington, DC) required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) or multi-language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes available community, government, and/or client resources needed to address participant's limitations or support interventions in the management of the participant's chronic condition.
Manages behavioral and psychosocial needs that result in improved clinical and financial outcomes and delivers social work interventions.
Assists members to effectively utilize available resources to meet their personal health needs and help them develop their own capabilities.
Evaluates members' ability to independently manage self and locate alternative resources when limitations are identified via a Social Work Psychosocial evaluation.
Provides guidance to members seeking alternative solutions to specific social, cultural or financial problems that impact their ability to manage their healthcare needs.
Evaluates members' strengths related to health self-management, develops strategies to support healthcare needs and implements plans in support of case decisions.
Facilitates and coordinates behavioral health resources as individual member needs are identified.