Care Coordination Social Worker D-SNP (LCSW) (Temporary)

ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go from September through December 2025. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Medicare Care Management Manager (RN), this position:

• Develops and manages an individualized intervention plan for Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) members referred into the Care Coordination program with the goal of promoting optimal, achievable outcomes in the most cost effective and appropriate manner
• Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Care Coordination team to facilitate quality outcomes across the continuum by educating members, caregivers, providers, external agencies, and internal teams and providing assistance in navigating the managed care system
• Participates in program evaluation and quality improvement efforts to ensure D-SNP program effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here. 

• Knowledge of:
• The principles and practices of case management and coordination, including assessment, care/treatment planning, discharge planning. and documentation
• The availability and means of utilizing community resources for special services
• Reporting methods for cases of abuse or neglect
• Community resources and behavioral health systems
• The needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and/or those with complex medical or psychosocial needs
• Ability to:
  • Effectively interview members to determine their strengths, problems prognosis, functional status, goals, and need for specific services and resources, and to establish short-term and long-term goals
  • Assess psychosocial needs and conduct culturally competent interviews
  • Use proactive customer services skills in responding to complex and demanding situations
  • Advocate on behalf of the individual member to assure quality of care and attainment of appropriate goals
• Education and Experience:
  • Possession and continued maintenance, in good standing, of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the State of California
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and two years of social service experience in an acute care, community-based, or managed care environment which included developing and managing member-centered care plans; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be qualifying

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (it is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed). Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options.  

The full compensation range for this position is listed by location below. 

The actual compensation for this role will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferrable experience related to the position, education or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).

OUR BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations
• And many more

ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us. 

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) is an award-winning regional Medi-Cal managed care plan that provides health insurance for children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities in Mariposa, Merced, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. We currently serve more than 418,000 members. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet.

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.