**Experienced Licensed Social Worker – Remote Medical Social Work and Case Management**
Are you a compassionate and skilled Licensed Social Worker looking for a new challenge in the healthcare industry? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others? If so, we invite you to join the team at blithequark, a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing innovative and personalized healthcare solutions.
As a Licensed Social Worker at blithequark, you will play a vital role in our mission to deliver enhanced human-centric healthcare for a rapidly changing world. Our team is committed to transforming the culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions that make healthcare more personal, convenient, and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging every day.
**About blithequark**
At blithequark, we believe that every moment of your health matters. Our purpose is to bring our heart to every moment of your health, and we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose, and we want everyone who works at blithequark to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions.
**Job Summary**
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Social Worker to join our team in a remote medical social work and case management role. This position will partner with a registered nurse case manager to utilize a collaborative process of assessment, planning, and advocacy to meet a member's benefit plan and/or health needs. Responsibilities will include researching available options and resources for members with financial, transportation, safety, and housing needs. The population spans the entire lifecycle, and all member contact will be done telephonically or via electronic exchange.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Partner with a registered nurse case manager to utilize a collaborative process of assessment, planning, and advocacy to meet a member's benefit plan and/or health needs
* Research available options and resources for members with financial, transportation, safety, and housing needs
* Empower members to make positive lifestyle and medical choices
* Work as a team with other clinical staff to assist members with community resources for medical, financial, and behavioral health
* Conduct telephonic or electronic exchanges with members to assess their needs and develop plans to meet those needs
* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for members
**Essential Qualifications**
* Active and unrestricted LSW (Licensed Social Worker), LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) in the state of residence
* 2+ years of experience in medical social work or case management
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience working with diverse populations, including children, adults, and older adults
* Knowledge of community resources and services
* Experience with electronic medical records and other healthcare software
* Bilingual or multilingual skills
**Skills and Competencies**
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
**Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits**
At blithequark, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. We offer a range of training and education programs, including:
* On-the-job training and mentorship
* Professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops
* Education assistance programs
* Free development courses
* Opportunities for advancement and career growth
**Work Environment and Company Culture**
We are a remote work-from-home role, and you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. Our work hours will be Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Pacific Standard Time, with no weekends or holidays required. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging every day.
**Compensation, Perks, and Benefits**
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
* A base salary range of $46,597.20 - $101,228.40
* A bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
* A fully-paid term life insurance plan
* Short-term and long-term disability benefits
* A 401(k) retirement savings plan
* An Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* A CVS store discount
* Discount programs with participating partners
* Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation pay
* Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
**How to Apply**
If you are a motivated and compassionate Licensed Social Worker looking for a new challenge in the healthcare industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please visit our website at jobs.blithequark.com to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
blithequark is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which blithequark provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
**Application Window**
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 08/10/2024. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
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