Social Worker, Senior

Your Role 

The Social Worker, Senior reports to the Manager, Social Services Management. In this role you will outreach to Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan members and conduct assessments for social drivers of health needs and provide intensive interventions. The Social Worker, Senior provides linkages to community resources to reduce social barriers, which enable members to receive and manage their medical care as well as remain living stable in the community. This position requires experience working with the Medi-Cal population and knowledge of community resources and related interventions. 

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Your Work 

In this role, you will: 

• Complete member assessments related to social drivers of health and access to healthcare needs in collaboration with an interdisciplinary case management team
• Collaborate with providers to support members’ treatment plans and care needs
• Recognize members’ right to self-determination as it relates to the ethical principle of autonomy, including the member/family's right to make informed choices that may not align with targeted outcomes as determined by the healthcare team
• Assess members’ health behaviors, cultural influences and members’ belief/value systems and evaluate all information related to current/proposed treatment plan and in accordance with clinical practice guidelines to identify potential barriers
• Efficiently manage and maintain a caseload of members with high severity and intensity of service needs such as members experiencing chronic homelessness, members experiencing severe and persistent mental illness or polysubstance abuse. Provide support to members, and/or members’ support system, along with linkages to appropriate supportive services
• Coordinate services with state and community programs on behalf of the member, particularly when the member is unable to effectively do so independently
• Document psychosocial assessment and referrals thoroughly and in a timely manner according to established standards and guidelines
• Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and case consultations

Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field from an accredited university required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure (e.g. LPCC, LMFT, etc.) preferred
• Case Manager Certification (CCM) preferred
• 3 or more years of experience working with the Medi-Cal population, medical social work, community clinics, or other home and community-based organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience conducting thorough psychosocial assessments, developing care plans and providing necessary interventions identified during assessment with complex client populations
• Thorough knowledge of services provided by, and eligibility for, applicable state and federal programs, including Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), in addition to local, community-based organizations
• Proficient skills with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of health disparities in diverse communities
• Effective time management skills and ability to define and act on priorities amid multiple responsibilities
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred 

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.

About Blue Shield of California

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies. 

At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. 

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!  

Our Values: 

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. 
• Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. 

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.