Social Work Case Manager (US)

Social Work Case Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN; Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY: Cincinnati, OH; Mason, OH; Richmond, VA & Norfolk.

Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with pulse point sites (major office) used for collaboration, community, and connection. This position will be primarily virtual, however will be based within 50 miles of a pulse point site listed above.

The Social Work Case Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective SDOH 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 SDOH need 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.

• Provides guidance to members seeking alternative solutions to specific social, cultural or financial problems that impact their ability to manage their healthcare needs.

• Collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary team to manage members SDOH needs.

Minimum 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) required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Experience in hospital discharge planning, dialysis center, community health centers and/or Health Plan insurance preferred.

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines preferred.