Social Worker, Case Manager

Viva Health•Birmingham, AL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

VIVA HEALTH is seeking a Social Worker, Case Manager in Birmingham, AL. This role is for individuals who see social work as a calling and wish to fulfill it in healthcare. The company offers regular hours with no mandatory nights or weekends, and a benefits package including tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents, paid parental leave, and paid days for community service. VIVA HEALTH employees partner with members on their healthcare journeys. Social Worker, Case Managers use psychosocial and/or clinical knowledge to provide non-clinical services for Medicaid recipients to improve medical compliance and health outcomes. This position identifies barriers to medical compliance such as lack of transportation, illiteracy, or other social determinants that impact a member’s health, and ensures services are delivered and continuity of care is maintained. The position analyzes the home and community environment and makes autonomous decisions regarding appropriate care plans and goals using a thorough knowledge of available community resources. These services are provided primarily in community and home settings via phone and/or in person. Local daytime travel is required via a reliable means of transportation insured following Company policy. This position will have work-from-home opportunities. Please note that for this position, Viva Health can ONLY consider candidates who reside in one of the following Alabama counties: Jefferson or Shelby.

Requirements

Licensed BSW
Current SW license in good standing with the State of Alabama board
Valid driver's license in good standing
Two years in a community-based clinical role
Excellent interview and telephone skills
Ability to deal with recipients in a caring and helpful manner
Working knowledge of health-related service delivery systems
Excellent communication and relationship skills
Ability to analyze varied environmental factors to members' well-being
Ability to work independently in an autonomous setting
Willingness to submit to vaccine testing and screening
Reside in Jefferson or Shelby county, Alabama

Nice To Haves

Licensed MSW
Experience in case management, human services, public health, or experience with the underinsured population
Certified Case Management

Responsibilities

Use psychosocial and/or clinical knowledge to provide non-clinical services for Medicaid recipients to improve medical compliance and health outcomes.
Identify barriers to medical compliance such as lack of transportation, illiteracy, or other social determinants that impact a member’s health.
Ensure services are delivered and continuity of care is maintained.
Analyze the home and community environment and make autonomous decisions regarding appropriate care plans and goals using a thorough knowledge of available community resources.
Provide services primarily in community and home settings via phone and/or in person.
Locate, augment, and develop resources, including information on services offered by other agencies.