DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH AN EXPANDING TEAM THAT VALUES PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH WHILE ALSO RECEIVING FANTASTIC PERKS AND BENEFITS? WE ARE SEEKING A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER WITH A PASSION FOR PROVIDING QUALITY CARE TO OUR MEMBERS.
As a Licensed Social Worker at HPSJ, you will be responsible for providing intervention services to assist members and their families in coping with complex social problems that accompany medical conditions or inhibit recovery in a manner that supports quality, cost effective care, and is consistent with department objectives and applicable regulations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Conduct initial review for selected members and triage as appropriate.
- Assess psychosocial factors that may influence health or recovery.
- Develop social service care plans in partnership with member, their provider and HPSJ.
- Collaborate with member, their family, caregiver, and internal and external resources to ensure understanding of and compliance with care plans.
- Provide and coordinate resource contacts, and/or referrals to appropriate professional or community resources.
- Monitor and evaluate progress at appropriate intervals and conduct appropriate interventions.
- Assist case managers and concurrent review nurses with case management, discharge planning and other member transition needs.
- Assist case managers and concurrent review nurses in assessing members for mental health/behavioral health needs and refer to appropriate resources.
- Perform community outreach for selected members.
- Support and advise members on self-advocacy efforts.
- Document activities and maintain records according to standards.
- Track and compile data and produce and submit routine reports.
Required Skills
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary structure and function independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to apply clinical judgment to complex medical situations and make timely decisions.
- Strong psychosocial assessment skills.
- Strong knowledge of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation techniques used in the identification and treatment of mental illness and emotional disorders.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations associated with mental health treatment and education programs.
- In depth understanding of the treatment of mental illness, including wellness and recovery as well as strength-based approaches for individuals and their families.
- In depth knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how they impact health conditions and social functioning.
- Strong knowledge of and proficient skills in administering protocols.
- In-depth knowledge of community resources related to healthcare.
- In-depth knowledge of medical policy benefits and exclusions.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply complex written regulations, guidelines and other materials; ability to read and interpret basic clinical information.
- Strong analytical and assessment skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Basic negotiation skills.
- Produces work that is accurate and complete.
- Produces the appropriate amount of work.
- Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures to learn.
- Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Knows the most effective and efficient process to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Interpersonal skills - interacts effectively with individuals both inside and outside of HPSJ; relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to diffuse emotional situations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally to diverse individuals inside and outside of HPSJ, effectively explain complex information and document according to standards.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Time management and organizational skills. Uses time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities. Can attend to a broader range of activities. Meets deadlines
- Basic skills in Word and Excel.
- Ability to enter data into and navigate through multiple databases.
- Ability to speak and be understood in English.
- Ability to handle confidential information with appropriate discretion.
Preferred
- Proficient (as defined by HPSJ’s Cultural and Linguistics Program) in one of HPSJ’s threshold languages.
- Basic knowledge of the principles, practices and regulatory requirements of managed care.
- Knowledge of Medi-Cal or other government sponsored programs and regulations as they apply to social work.
Required Experience
WHAT YOU HAVE:
EXPERIENCE
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Clinical Counselor license; and
- At least three years as a social worker in a health care setting.
Preferred
- Experience working with Medi-Cal and other government sponsored programs.
- Experience working in a managed care setting.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Current Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)License, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) License, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
- Valid California driver license and reliable transportation, or the ability to obtain transportation on demand in the counties served by HPSJ if prohibited from getting a driver license due to a medically documented disability.
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
- HPSJ Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Robust and affordable health/dental/vision (90% paid medical for employees and 100% paid dental/vision for employees) with choices in providers
- Generous paid time off (starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 4 paid floating holidays including employee’s birthday, and 9 paid holidays)
- CalPERS retirement pension program, automatic employer-paid retirements contributions, in addition to voluntary defined contribution plan
- Two flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Employer-Paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Assistance Program
- Health Advocacy
- Supplemental medical, legal, identity theft protection
- Access to exclusive discount mall
- Education and training reimbursement in addition to employer-paid elective learning courses.
- A chance to work for an organization that is mission-driven – our members and community are at the core of everything we do.
- A shorter commute – if you’re commuting from the Central Valley to the Bay Area.
- Visibility and variety – you have a chance to work with people at all levels of the organization, and work on diverse projects.
OUR VISION:
- Continuously improve the health of our community.
OUR MISSION:
- We provide healthcare value and advance wellness through community partnerships.