Case Management, Professional, Social Worker

Company: MVP Health Care
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: September 7, 2021

Job Description:

Case Management, Professional, Social Worker
Headquarters Office, 625 State Street, Schenectady, New York, United States of America

• Rochester Office, 220 Alexander Street, Rochester, New York, United States of America
• Tarrytown Office, 303 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, United States of America
• Virtual Req #848
  
  Tuesday, July 20, 2021
  
  Be a part of the transformation at MVP Health Care®. MVP Health Care is a nationally-recognized, regional not-for-profit health insurer. We care for more than 700,000 members across New York and Vermont and are powered by the ideas andenergy of more than 1,700 employees.We employ talented people with diverse backgrounds and experience-tech people, numbers people, even people people-to make health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. If you're ready to join a thriving, mission-driven company where you can create your own opportunities-it's time to make a healthy career move to MVP.
  
  Status: Full-time, Exempt: Yes
  
  Summary:
  
  To provide MVP members and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. The Social Worker will telephonically assess, identify needs, coordinate, educate, case manage and/or coach members. Services include providing member education and counseling, making necessary referrals to social services programs, and coordinating necessary services for MVP members across all product lines. Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies to provide contracted and alternative services when appropriate. Refers members and/or families to community resources to assist in recovery from physical or long-term illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, or education. Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings with multiple providers. Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess member needs. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Follows case management cases to successful completion using appropriate documentation. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  
  This position may be worked either virtually (worked remotely from home) within a New York or Vermont residency or at one of our office locations (Schenectady, Rochester, Tarrytown). Position requires rotation of working extended hours until 7. Flexible schedule can be offered.
  
  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Minimum Education
  
  Licensed Social Worker is required (LMSW OR LCSW)
  
  Minimum Experience:
  
  Demonstrated clinical experience in and knowledge of population health management, case management and disease management, member centric interventions
  
  Required Skills:
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to compose correspondence
  
• Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Word, Windows based applications and the internet
  
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  
• A "team" player able to work well in an energetic, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment.
  
• Previous experience required in situations demanding strict adherence to confidentiality.
  
• Must be able to solve problems while exhibiting clinical judgment and realistic understanding of the current environment.
  
• Must be able to make independent decisions about appropriateness, resource utilization, and quality of care without supervisory assistance except in unusual circumstances.
  
• Must demonstrate understanding of clinical and psychosocial issues that may alter treatment or care plan and be able to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with emotionally charged situations
  
• Knowledge of member centric, motivational interviewing strategies, and strength-based models a plus
  
• Bilingual skills preferred
  
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  About MVP
  MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurer caring for more than 700,000 members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of our members and the communities we serve, MVP makes health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. We are powered by the ideas and energy of more than 1,700 diverse, employees from all backgrounds, committed to having a positive impact on the health and wellness of everyone we serve.MVP Health Care is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis, e.g., Pay Transparency (PDF), and the EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@mvphealthcare.com
  
  Please apply and learn more - including how you may become a proud member of our team.
  
  Other details

• Job Family Medical Management/Clinical
• Pay Type Salary

• Headquarters Office, 625 State Street, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
• Rochester Office, 220 Alexander Street, Rochester, New York, United States of America
• Tarrytown Office, 303 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, United States of America
• Virtual

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